Saffron-Laced Pastina
1/4 ts Ground saffron 1/2 c Olive oil 2 Garlic cloves -- finely minced or pressed 3 tb Freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 ts Ground cumin 2 ts Ground turmeric 1 ts Granulated sugar
Ingredients
- 1/4tsp ground saffron
- 1/2cup olive oil
- 2garlic cloves
- 1/4tsp ground cumin
- 2tsp ground turmeric
- 1tsp granulated sugar
- 1/2cup currants
- 1/4cup chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- 1
1/4 ts Ground saffron 1/2 c Olive oil 2 Garlic cloves -- finely minced or pressed 3 tb Freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 ts Ground cumin 2 ts
- 2
lightly toasted 1/2 c Currants -- plumped in hot water for -- about 20 min
- 3
and drained 1/4 c Chopped fresh mint 1/4 c Chopped fresh parsley 3 tb Chopped fresh coriander Fresh mint sprigs or leaves Pomegranate seeds
- 4
Add garlic, lemon juice, cumin, turmeric, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste
- 5
Set aside
- 6
Cook pasta in 3 quarts boiling water until very al dente
- 7
Drain and rinse well in cold water, then drain again
- 8
Place in a large bowl and toss with saffron-flavored oil