Creamy Saffron Butter Pasta Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
26 minutes
Servings:
2 Servings
Ingredients
  • 10 ounces of wide noodle pasta
  • ½ teaspoon saffron threads
  • ⅓ cup hot water
  • ⅓ cup white wine
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Directions
  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Put the saffron threads into a small bowl and crush with your fingers or use a mortar and pestle. Add the hot water and let it steep for 10 minutes.
  2. Add the wine to a large frying pan and bring the heat to medium. Cook for 3 minutes, then add the butter and stir constantly for 3 minutes until the butter is melted and incorporated into the wine. Add the cream, salt, and the saffron with the liquid it's been soaking in. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the pasta to the frying pan and stir to coat the pasta in the sauce. Reduce heat to medium low and cook for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens. Top with optional chopped parsley and red pepper flakes and serve.