Must Make Dinner

Last night, I made a modified version of a Rachel Ray recipe called "Creamy Saffron Tagliatelle with Corn". It was DELICIOUS. I literally cannot wait to have leftovers for lunch today because it is going to be so good. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 2 healthy pinches saffron threads
• Salt and pepper
• 1 pound egg tagliatelle, such as Delverde  (I used shells, because we had them)
• 3 ears corn
• 2 tablespoons EVOO
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 fresno chile pepper, finely chopped, or 1 tsp. crushed red pepper (Didn't use, but used some red pepper flakes)
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 3 - 4 cloves  garlic, grated or chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1/2 cup white wine
• About 1/4 to 1/3 cup heavy cream
• A generous handful grated parmigiano-reggiano, plus more for topping
• Finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, for topping
• I also used 1 red pepper and a bunch of asparagus to increase the amount of veggies in the dish

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, bring the chicken stock and saffron to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer to reduce by one-third while you continue cooking. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving a ladleful of the cooking water.
2. While the pasta is working, place a small bowl upside down in a large bowl. Set an ear of corn on the small bowl and, using a sharp paring knife, scrape the corn kernels off the cob, collecting them in the large bowl. Repeat with the remaining ears. In a large, deep skillet, heat the EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Melt the butter into the oil and when it foams, add the corn. Cook the corn until browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the chile, shallots and garlic; season with salt, pepper and the thyme. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the flour for 1 minute; add the lemon zest. Pour in the wine to deglaze. Stir in the saffron stock and bring to a bubble. Stir in the cream, a couple of slow turns of the pan, then lower the heat to a simmer.
3. Stir the cheese into the sauce. Add the pasta and toss with the sauce for 1 to 2 minutes, using a little of the reserved pasta cooking water to mix. Top with more cheese and the parsley.