Pappardelle in Saffron Cream

Pappardelle in Saffron Cream
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Pappardelle in Saffron Cream a try. This recipe serves 2. One portion of this dish contains about 11g of protein, 37g of fat, and a total of 561 calories. If you have saffron threads, lemon zest, kosher salt, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 25 minutes.

Instructions

1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
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Add the shallot and saffron and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallot is softened, about 2 minutes.
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Add the cream, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; increase the heat to medium high and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and vanilla.
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Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook as the label directs.
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Remove 1/4 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and transfer to the skillet with the sauce.
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Add the reserved cooking water, the parmesan and half of the chives and toss to coat.
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Serve topped with the lemon zest, remaining chives and more cheese.
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Photograph by Anna Williams

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DifficultyMedium
Ready In25 m.
Servings2
Health Score11
Dish TypesSide Dish
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