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Creamy Saffron Spaghetti

Creamy Saffron Spaghetti

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 537 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 8 oz spaghetti 225 grams
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 30 ml
  • 1 small onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp all purpose flour 10 grams
  • 3/4 cup low fat milk 180 ml
  • 3/4 cup vegetable broth 180 ml
  • 1/4 tsp saffron threads .17 grams
  • 1/2 cup grated Manchego cheese 60 grams
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 8 grams
  • pinch sea salt
  • dash black pepper
  • dash sweet smoked Spanish paprika

Instructions

  1. Fill a stock pot a little over half ways with water, season generously with sea salt and heat with a high heat

  2. At the same time, heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

  3. In the meantime, finely chop the onion and roughly chop the garlic

  4. Add the chopped onion and garlic into the hot fry pan, mix the ingredients around continuously, after 3 to 4 minutes and the onion is translucent, add in the flour, mix continuously, after 1 to 2 minutes add in the milk, vegetable broth and saffron, continue to gently mix the ingredients and go for 3 to 4 minutes or until you end up with a slightly creamy sauce, then season with sea salt and black pepper, mix together and lower to a low heat

  5. While the sauce is simmering, go back to the stock pot, once the water comes to a boil, add in the spaghetti, mix it in with the water and cook until just al dente (check package instructions), then transfer directly from the stock pot into the pan with the creamy sauce

  6. Turn off the heat and mix the spaghetti with the sauce, then remove from the stove top

  7. Add in the grated cheese and parsley, mix together until well mixed, transfer into serving plates, top each one off with a kiss of sweet smoked Spanish paprika and garnish with parsley, serve at once, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Golden Saffron I used to make this Recipe

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Saffron Spaghetti
Amount Per Serving
Calories 537 Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Fat 26g40%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 35mg12%
Sodium 796mg35%
Potassium 369mg11%
Carbohydrates 56g19%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 667IU13%
Vitamin C 10mg12%
Calcium 451mg45%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.