Pasta with saffron oil

Though you can prepare this sauce in the time it takes to boil the water and cook the pasta, it is better if it sits for a little while. So if you have a little time, let it stand for an hour or more.

The best saffron is sold by the ounce, or at least the quarter-ounce. Steer clear of those tubes with just a few threads in them, and don’t be suckered in by inexpensive saffron, which more than likely comes from marigolds rather than crocuses. An ounce of saffron will set you back at