Vegetable fideuá with golden saffron

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 200 g fine noodles
• 1 zucchini
• 1 red pepper
• 1 onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 liter of vegetable broth
• 1 pinch of saffron
• Olive oil, salt and pepper

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Wash and dry all the vegetables. Cut the zucchini and pepper into small cubes. Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.
2. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan or paella pan. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing over medium heat until golden and aromatic.
3. Add the pepper and zucchini, sautéing for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
4. Add the noodles to the pan, mixing them with the vegetables to infuse with flavor. Optional: lightly brown the noodles to enhance aroma, avoiding burning.
5. Dissolve the saffron in a small amount of hot broth to extract its color and aroma. Add this mixture to the pan.
6. Pour in the rest of the broth and cook over medium heat. Avoid stirring too much to prevent noodles from falling apart; gently stir if necessary.
7. Cook until the noodles absorb most of the liquid and are tender. Add more broth if needed.
8. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve hot, finishing with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to enhance the flavor.