Saffron, Garlic, and Pine Nut Pasta
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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
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.