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Saffron and prawn tagliatelle

Name: Saffron and prawn tagliatelle
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Italian recipes
Ingredients: A large pinch of saffron; 150ml white wine; 250g tub half-fat crème fraîche; 250g raw prawns; 500g tagliatelle; Lemon wedges, to serve

Published: 31 Jul 08
Updated: 18 Mar 24

This is a light, quick and easy saffron and prawn tagilatelle recipe.

Easy
August 2008

Test kitchen approved

Serves 4

This is a light, quick and easy saffron and prawn tagilatelle recipe.

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Ingredients

A large pinch of saffron
150ml white wine
250g tub half-fat crème fraîche
250g raw prawns
500g tagliatelle
Lemon wedges, to serve

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Method

Pour 1 tablespoon of boiling water over a large pinch of saffron in a cup and set aside.
Reduce the white wine in a pan by two-thirds. Add crème fraîche and the saffron water and heat for 2-3 minutes. Add raw prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes, until tender.
Cook the tagliatelle according to packet instructions, drain and toss with the creamy prawns. Serve with lemon wedges to squeeze over.