Pasta - Zucchini Flower and Saffron Cream

Name: Pasta - Zucchini Flower and Saffron Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Italian
Ingredients: 75 g pasta (short type, e.g., penne or rigatoni); 6–8 zucchini flowers; A pinch of saffron; 1 tbsp olive oil; 10 g grated Parmesan cheese (adjust to taste); 1 small zucchini (diced for garnish); Salt to taste

8 steps

Prep:15minCook:15min

Updated at: Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:20:44 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories468.9 kcal (23%)

Total Fat18.3 g (26%)

Carbs61.1 g (23%)

Sugars5.5 g (6%)

Protein15.2 g (30%)

Sodium909.3 mg (45%)

Fiber3.8 g (14%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

1 servings

75gpenne

pasta short type, or rigatoni

6zucchini flowers

saffron

1 Tbspolive oil

10ggrated Parmesan cheese

adjust to taste

1zucchini

small, diced for garnish

salt

to taste

Instructions

Step 1

Clean the zucchini flowers by removing the stems and pistils.

Step 2

Blend the flowers in a food processor with olive oil, a pinch of saffron, and Parmesan cheese. Add a small amount of warm water if needed to achieve a smooth, creamy consistency. Adjust the salt to taste.

Step 3

Dice the zucchini into small cubes.

Step 4

Grill the cubes on a hot pan or grill with a small drizzle of olive oil until golden brown. Set aside for garnish.

Step 5

Boil the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions (typically 8–10 minutes).

Step 6

Drain the pasta and plate it directly.

Step 7

Spoon the zucchini flower and saffron cream generously over the pasta.

Step 8

Top with the grilled zucchini cubes for garnish.