Saffron-Laced Pastina

1 hours Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 40 minutes

167 calories per serving view nutrition facts

10 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1/4	teaspoon	saffron	ground
1/2	cup	olive oil
2	each	garlic cloves	finely minced or pressed
3	tablespoons	lemon juice	fresh
1/4	teaspoon	cumin	ground
2	teaspoons	turmeric	ground
1	teaspoon	sugar	granulated
1	x	salt
1	x	black pepper	freshly ground
1	pound	semi de melone	e
2/3	cup	pine nuts	lightly toasted
1/2	cup	currants	plumped
1/4	cup	mint	fresh, chopped
1/4	cup	parsley leaves	fresh, chopped
3	tablespoons	corander	fresh, chopped
1	x	mint	spirgs

Directions

Dissolve saffron in olive oil and let stand about 15 minutes.

Add garlic, lemon juice, cumin, turmeric, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste.

Set aside.

Cook pasta in 3 quarts boiling water until very al dente.

Drain and rinse well in cold water, then drain again.

Place in a large bowl and toss with saffron-flavored oil.

Cool to room temperature, occasionally stirring the pasta to coat thoroughly.

Add pine nuts, drained currants, chopped mint, parsley, and coriander to pasta.

Serve at room temperature garnished with mint sprigs or leaves and pomegranate seeds, if available.

Sprinkle lightly with orange blossom water just before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 34g

Amount per Serving

Calories 167 92% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.0g	26%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	10%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 4.0g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	2%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 2.0g	3%

Vitamin A	4%		Vitamin C	25%
Calcium	1%		Iron	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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