Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound dry egg noodles or fettuccine
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped red onions
  • 1 pound small zucchini, cut into 1-inch thick slices, about 3 cups
  • 2 sweet red peppers, cored and seeded, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 1/4 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 6 ripe plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup pitted small green olives
  • 1/2 teaspoon saffron stems
  • 4 tablespoons fresh chopped coriander or basil
  • 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

Method

  • Bring salted water to a boil, add the noodles, stir and cook according to package instructions.
  • The pasta should be al dente.
  • Drain and reserve 1/4 cup of cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet or wok.
  • Add the onions, zucchini, red peppers, salt and pepper.
  • Cook, stirring, over high heat until wilted, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, pepper flakes, olives and saffron.
  • Cook and stir about 3 minutes longer over high heat.
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the drained noodles, the basil or coriander, the vinegar and, if needed, the reserved cooking liquid.
  • Toss and stir well.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.