Spaghetti with asparagus and saffron
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Here is a dish that tastes of spring, also able, with its taste and colors, to bring joy. But spaghetti with asparagus and saffron are also a concentrate of health! They are in fact rich in fiber, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory substances. And don’t forget that, according to scientific studies, saffron also proves useful in counteracting sadness and depression [1]. So, let's prepare this very special recipe together!
Ingredients
- 320 grams of whole wheat spaghetti
- 500 grams of green asparagus
- 1 shallot
- 1 sachet of saffron
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt
Preparation
Rinse the asparagus, cut the lower harder part of the stem. Steam the asparagus for about 10 minutes, drain and cut them into round slices about a couple of centimeters long. Slice the shallot and sauté it in a pan with extra virgin olive oil. Add the asparagus and cook for a couple of minutes. Boil the pasta and drain it al dente. Pour the pasta into a serving dish, pour the asparagus sauce and lastly the saffron dissolved in a ladle of pasta cooking water. Stir and serve.
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