Saffron Fennel Pasta with Capers Recipe

Name: Saffron Fennel Pasta with Capers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces, weight Linguine Or Fettuccine Pasta, Gluten Free If Desired (*reserve 1 Cup Pasta Water); 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, Plus 1 Teaspoon, Divided; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/4 cups Pine Nuts; 1/2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs; 1 Fennel Bulb, Trimmed And Sliced Thin, About 2 Cups (discard Green Parts); 1/4 cups Dry White Wine (I Used Sauvignon Blanc); 1/4 teaspoons Saffron; 1/4 cups Capers; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Sea Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice

Servings: persons

8 ounces, weight Linguine Or Fettuccine Pasta, Gluten Free If Desired (*reserve 1 Cup Pasta Water)
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, Plus 1 Teaspoon, Divided
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1/4 cups Pine Nuts
1/2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs
1 Fennel Bulb, Trimmed And Sliced Thin, About 2 Cups (discard Green Parts)
1/4 cups Dry White Wine (I Used Sauvignon Blanc)
1/4 teaspoons Saffron
1/4 cups Capers
1/2 teaspoons Ground Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, reserving 1 cup liquid.
2
Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, pine nuts and breadcrumbs.
3
Cook the pine nuts and breadcrumbs over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until nuts and breadcrumbs are lighted toasted, about 45 minutes.
4
Remove pine nuts and breadcrumbs from pan and set aside in a medium bowl.
5
In the same saute pan, add remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil and the fennel.
6
Cook for 78 minutes until soft and starting to brown, stirring occasionally.
7
Add white wine, reserved liquid from the pasta, saffron, capers, salt and pepper.
8
Add pasta noodles and stir.
9
Remove pasta from heat; add lemon juice and stir.
10
Serve pasta in a bowl and top with the breadcrumb/pine nut mixture just before serving.
11
Best served immediately.
12
Note: Make sure you add the breadcrumb mix just before serving or it may dry out the pasta.

392

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces, weight Linguine Or Fettuccine Pasta, Gluten Free If Desired (*reserve 1 Cup Pasta Water), 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, Plus 1 Teaspoon, Divided, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1/4 cups Pine Nuts, and more.

Yes, Saffron Fennel Pasta with Capers falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Saffron Fennel Pasta with Capers

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Variations & substitutions

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