Saffron Garlic Pine Nut: 5 Ways to Elevate Your Pasta

A simple yet extraordinary Saffron, Garlic, and Pine Nut Pasta that elevates Mediterranean flavors for a satisfying meal.

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250 g pasta (Choose your favorite type, such as spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne.)
1/3 cup pine nuts (Toast until golden to enhance flavor.)
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (Use high-quality oil.)
6 cloves garlic (Finely sliced for a robust flavor.)
1 pinch saffron (Infuses the pasta with unique taste and color.)
1/2 cup fresh parsley (Chopped for freshness.)
1 cup pasta water (Reserve this starchy water.)
1 whole lemon (Zested and juiced for balance.)
kosher salt (Essential for seasoning.)

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Boil pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
Toast the pine nuts in a large pan over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
Cook the garlic and saffron in the same pan with extra virgin olive oil until the garlic turns light golden.
Simmer the reserved pasta water in the pan for 2-3 minutes.
Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, adding toasted pine nuts, parsley, lemon zest, and juice.
Serve immediately in warm bowls, garnished with extra parsley if desired.