Pasta With Saffron

Name: Pasta With Saffron
Ingredients: 12 ounces penne or bow-tie pasta (artisanal pasta); 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 3/4 cup fresh cream; 1/4 teaspoon teaspoon saffron threads or 1 package of saffron powder; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and freshly ground pepper

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Ingredients

12 ounces penne or bow-tie pasta (artisanal pasta)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3/4 cup fresh cream
1/4 teaspoon teaspoon saffron threads or 1 package of saffron powder
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

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["In a non-stick skillet melt the butter on low heat and then add the cream. Mix well and add the saffron powder or threads (see note for preparation).", "Bring to boil a large pot of salted water, cook the pasta for about 10-11 minutes al dente (read the cooking time on the package). Drain and transfer the pasta to the skillet, toss gently. Before serving sprinkle with ground pepper and Parmesan cheese.", "Note: The quality of ingredients used is very important for the outcome of any recipe. With regards to pasta in particular, I would suggest artisanal pasta such as Faella or Martelli versus a more industrial brand. In fact, artisanal pasta has rough and porous texture which sauces can cling to better, and it usually \"mantiene bene la cottura\"" (keeps its \""al dente\"" texture longer). If you can't find artisanal pasta