Fettuccine With Saffron And Mascarpone Sauce Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 18 ounce Fettuccine, (18 to 24)
- 2 lrg Shallots, (2 to 3)
- 1 x Garlic clove
- 4 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pch Saffron strands
- 1 x Glass dry white wine
- 1 lb Mascarpone cheese Salt and pepper
- 1 handf torn fresh basil leaves to garnish
Directions
- 1. Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water for about 10 min.
- 2. Finely chop the shallots and garlic. In a large frying pan heat the oil, add in the shallots and garlic and fry for 2-3 min.
- 3. Add in the saffron, then half of the wine and finally add in the Mascarpone cheese. Simmer gently for a few min, add in the remaining wine, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 4. Drain pasta, add in sauce and garnish with basil leaves.
- NOTES : This is a rich creamy dish that is very simple to prepare.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 119g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 416 | |
| Calories from Fat 90 | 22% |
| Total Fat 10.29g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 1.48g | 6% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 216mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 64.32g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.7g | 9% |
| Sugars 2.47g | 2% |
| Protein 11.14g | 18% |
