Spiced Saffron Butter Pasta
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
17 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
647 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Spiced Saffron Butter Pasta
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Saffron sauce pasta with figs
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Ingredients
- 450 g pasta
- 100 g salted butter
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion very finely chopped
- ½ tsp saffron threads
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- salt
- A handful of chopped coriander
- 8 large figs halved
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions, drain when done and set aside in a warm place.
- Whilst the pasta in cooking, make the saffron sauce.
- Add the butter and olive oil to a pot over medium heat, and let the butter melt.
- Add in the onion and saffron and sauté for about 10 mins till the onion is soft.
- Mix in the rest of the spices and season to taste and cook for 1 min.
- Then add in the figs and let simmer for 1 min and switch off the heat.
- Serve the sauce over the warm pasta.
- Optional garnish chopped fresh coriander (cilantro).
Notes
- Adapted from an Ottolenghi Recipe
- Pasta Recipes
- For more pasta recipes why not try this Creamy Pasta Recipe.
- Pasta Sauce Recipes
- For more pasta sauce recipes why not try this Gnocchi Sauce?
Nutrition Information
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Calories
647kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
85g
(28%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
150mg
(6%)
Potassium
428mg
(12%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
840IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
3.9mg
(4%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 647 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 647kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 85g | 28% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 150mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 428mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 840IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 3.9mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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