Spaghetti allo zafferano mantecati al burro con fonduta di grana padano e speck croccante #ricetta

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Add pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions.

In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Add finely chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Pour in white wine and let it simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.

Add saffron threads to the vegetable broth and warm gently.

Pour the saffron-infused broth into the pan, stirring to combine.

Add the cooked pasta to the pan, tossing to coat evenly.

Stir in butter and cream until melted and well mixed.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Finish with grated parmesan cheese and lemon zest.

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens