Moroccan Saffron Pappardelle
A rich and aromatic pasta dish inspired by Moroccan cuisine, featuring seffa and paccheri pasta, intensely flavored sauce and a hint of saffron.
Ingredients
- ●8 oz paccheri pastapreferably seffa or other long, thin pasta
- ●2 tbsp olive oil
- ●1 onionchopped
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 tsp ground cumin
- ●1 tsp ground coriander
- ●1/2 tsp saffron threadssoaked in 2 tbsp hot water
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the paccheri pasta according to package instructions.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 3
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the ground cumin and ground coriander and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the soaked saffron threads and their liquid to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
- 7
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 8
Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet with the sauce.
- 9
Toss the pasta in the sauce and serve hot, garnished with additional saffron threads if desired.
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy!