Classic Italian Paella
A traditional Italian paella dish filled with Mediterranean flavors, perfect for a weekend dinner.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup Paella riceshort-grain rice is best for paella
- ●2 cups Vegetable brothhomemade or store-bought
- ●2 tablespoons Olive oiluse high-quality extra-virgin olive oil
- ●1 medium Onionchopped
- ●3 cloves Garlicminced
- ●1 cup Mediterranean vegetablessuch as bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes
- ●2 Roasted red peppersdiced
- ●1 cup Teque cheeseshredded, or substitute with mozzarella
- ●1/4 cup Fresh parsleychopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large paella pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- 4
Add the Mediterranean vegetables and cook until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- 6
Add the paella rice and stir to coat with the broth.
- 7
Add the diced roasted red peppers and stir to combine.
- 8
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
- 9
Remove the pan from the heat and top with the shredded Teque cheese.
- 10
Cover the pan with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- 11
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.