Saffron Linguine

Ingredients

8 cups water
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound linguine or other thin pasta

Instructions

Combine the water with the saffron, turmeric, salt, and oil in a large pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Continue to boil for 5 minutes.

Add the pasta and cook for 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain.

Yield: pasta side dish for 4