Sun Gold Saffron Pasta (sauce)

The best summertime tomato sauce!! Don’t attempt it in the winter. You need tons of sun gold tomatoes which are readily available mid to late summer. Best with short pasta. Add crispy mushrooms for a more hearty meal, and garnish with lots of Parmesan.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Lightly brown 1 white onion & half a head of minced garlic

Step 2

Add 2 tablespoon fresh thyme

Step 3

Add tomatoes cook down until liquidy

Step 4

Make small we’ll in middle of pot, Add tomato paste, scold until tomato paste darkens slightly

Step 5

Add herbs (basil, tarragon, oregano)

Step 6

Add 1/2cup white wine to deglaze

Step 7

Boil a cup of water in microwave, add saffron and let steep 5 min

Step 8

Add steeped saffron to sauce, more water if necessary to thin

Step 9

Season to taste

Step 10

Cook down for 30 min

Step 11

Optional 1 tbsp red wine vinegar to taste

Step 12

Blend! Carefully!

Step 13

Add 1 cup shaved parm

Step 14

Add milk (optional, to taste)