Saffron, Garlic, and Pine Nut Pasta

Saffron, Garlic, and Pine Nut Pasta

Saffron, Garlic, and Pine Nut Pasta

Eden Grinshpan

Ingredients

  • 250g pasta
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts (@costco!)
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves, finely sliced
  • 1 pinch saffron
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup pasta water
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • Kosher salt

Directions

  1. Boil pasta in generously salted water until al dente. Meanwhile, toast pine nuts in large pan until golden, about 3 minutes; remove and set aside. Add oil, garlic, and saffron to pan; cook until garlic is light golden. Add 1 cup pasta water; simmer 2-3 minutes to reduce. Transfer cooked pasta to pan; add reserved pine nuts, parsley, lemon zest, and juice. Toss together, adding more pasta water if needed for desired consistency. Serve immediately.