Asparagus And Fresh Peas In Orange Saffron Sauce Recipe

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   Time 30 mins.

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   Pasta: fettuccine or possibly other long, wide shape.

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   McServing

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   Snap off the tough ends from the asparagus spears.

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   Cut the spears in half lengthwise (thicker spears should be quartered), then slice them on the bias into 1-inch pcs.

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   Steam the asparagus till crisp-tender, about 2 min.

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   Set the cooked asparagus aside.

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   Set a large skillet over medium heat.

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   When the pan is warm, add in the saffron and toast till the threads are brittle, about 1 minute.

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    Use the back of a spoon to grind the saffron into a fine pwdr right in the pan.

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    Add in the oil to the pan and heat briefly Add in the onion and saute/fry till translucent/soft, about 5 min.

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    Stir in the peas, orange zest, and salt and cook till the peas are tender, about 2 min.

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    Stir in the orange juice and the asparagus and cook just till the asparagus is warmed through, no more than 1 minute.

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    Meanwhile, cook and the pasta, making sure which some water still clings to the noodles.

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    Toss the warm pasta with the asparagus sauce.

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    Mix well and transfer portions to hot pasta bowls.

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    Serve immediately with grated cheese passed separately.

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    and all remaining Noodles BY JACK BISHOP (1996: HarperCollins; Hard cover, no photographs).

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    A Kitchen PATh review 29 Jun 97; fat content estimated

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.