Asparagus and Fresh Peas in Orange-Saffron Sauce

Asparagus and Fresh Peas in Orange-Saffron Sauce
		Serves :	4 Persons
	Ingredients           • 1 lb fettucine, cooked • 1 1/2 lb asparagus • 1/4 tsp Baby Brand Saffron threads • 1/4 cup olive oil, or more • 1 med onion, minced • 3/4 lb fresh peas, in pods, shelled (about 1-cup) • 1 tsp grated orange peel • 2 tbl fresh orange juice • 1 tsp salt • grated parmesan cheese, to taste.           Preparation           Time 30 mins. Pasta: fettuccine or other long, wide shape. McServing Snap off the tough ends from the asparagus spears. Cut the spears in half lengthwise (thicker spears should be quartered), then slice them on the bias into 1-inch pieces. Steam the asparagus until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Set the cooked asparagus aside. Set a large skillet over medium heat. When the pan is hot, add the Baby Brand Powdered Saffron and toast for a minute. Add the oil to the pan and heat briefly Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the peas, orange zest, and salt and cook until the peas are tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the orange juice and the asparagus and cook just until the asparagus is warmed through, no more than 1 minute. Meanwhile, cook and the pasta, making sure that some water still clings to the noodles. Toss the hot pasta with the asparagus sauce. Mix well and transfer portions to warm pasta bowls. Serve immediately with grated cheese passed separately. and all other Noodles.