Fideos with Chorizo and Arugula

Spanish fideos are thin, vermicelli-like noodles that typically are used to make a paella-like dish also called fideos. The noodles are toasted until golden before cooking to bring out a nutty flavor and aroma. In this recipe, we match vermicelli or angel hair pasta, broken into small pieces, with rich and meaty Spanish chorizo, fire-roasted tomatoes that accentuate the smoky notes of the sausage, and peppery arugula or grassy parsley for fresh color and flavor. A simple salad and/or crusty bread are perfect accompaniments.