Raisin and Olive Fettuccine

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A quick sweet and savory dish. Somehow a Mediterranean dish with a hint of Persian taste.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup hot water

  • ¼ teaspoon saffron threads

  • 4 ounces fettuccine

  • 2 teaspoons butter

  • 2 ½ tablespoons heavy whipping cream

  • 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese (Optional)

  • teaspoon salt

  • teaspoon ground black pepper

  • teaspoon paprika

  • 3 ounces paneer cubes

  • 1 ½ ounces pitted green olives, sliced

  • ½ ounce raisins

Directions

  1. Combine hot water and saffron in a small bowl; let sit until water turns yellow.

  2. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in the fettuccine, bring back to a boil, and cook pasta over medium heat until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.

  3. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; add cream and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and mix Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika into cream mixture; simmer for 1 minute.

  4. Mix saffron water, paneer, olives, and raisins into cream sauce and simmer until sauce is thickened, about 1 minute. Add fettuccine to sauce and toss to coat; simmer for 5 minutes.

Cook's Notes:

The saffron adds a unique taste.

You could mix green and black olives for a sweeter dish.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

395 Calories
17g Fat
49g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 395
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 9g 44%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 882mg 38%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 14g 28%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 80mg 6%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 228mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.