Linguine

with Crisp Mushrooms and Saffron Broth

Saffron threads are the hand-harvested dried stigmas of a crocus, so simply because of their rareness and their ability to turn things gold, they make anything you put them in a bit of a treat. Saffron’s flavor is haunting and unique, and here it boosts a broth that functions as a sauce for linguine. Topped with fried oyster mushrooms and served with broiler-crisped romaine, this is a dish that will dazzle.