Quick & Easy Creamy Saffron Pasta

Go beyond your average cream sauce with this luxurious Creamy Saffron Pasta.  This quick and easy meal is ready in just 15 minutes!

If you’re a regular visitor to Erren’s Kitchen then you know I’m a big lover of saffron.  I know it’s expensive, but I’m a foodie and it’s a guilty pleasure for me to splash out on good quality ingredients.

This is a great week night supper as it’s so quick and easy.  Depending on how long your pasta is to make, it’s ready in less than 15 minutes!  My dinner was on the table in just 10 minutes!  It really is a simple, delicious meal!

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Quick & Easy Creamy Saffron Pasta

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

15 mins

 

Course: Main

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: 4

Author: Erren

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 clove garlic minced
• Pinch or 2 of saffron threads
• 1 pint heavy cream
• the juice of half a fresh lemon
• the zest of half a fresh lemon un-waxed lemon
• 1 lb dried pasta
• 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese plus more for topping
• Fresh parsley chopped
• salt nd freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the garlic and saffron and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes.
4. Add the cream and increase the heat to medium high.
5. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice.
6. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions.
7. Remove 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and transfer to the skillet with the sauce.
8. Add the reserved cooking water and stir in the Parmesan cheese and lemon zest.
9. Salt & pepper to taste.
10. Serve topped with more cheese & parsley

Nutrition Facts

Quick & Easy Creamy Saffron Pasta

Amount Per Serving

Calories 0

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.