Mexican Fideo with Veggies

Chop the onion. Remove the stem and seeds from the red bell pepper then cut it into about 2 inch pieces. Set aside.

Then cut the zucchini into bite size pieces. Dice the Serrano hot pepper, and dice the garlic. Keep these separate and set aside.

Heat a pan on medium heat and add the olive oil, onion, red bell pepper and Serrano pepper. Sauté the veggies for about 5 minutes.

Then add the noodles and garlic, and stir them in with the oil and veggies. Continue stirring until most of the noodles turn a light golden brown.

Add the canned tomatoes, beef broth and the zucchini.

Chop the fresh oregano and add it to the pan along with the ground pepper, cumin and salt.

Stir together all ingredients and turn the heat down to low. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for about 8 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed by the noodles.

Chop the cilantro.

Right before serving, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, lime juice, and chopped cilantro.

Serve as a main or side dish.