Pan-Seared Saffron Scallops with Panzani Star Pasta

• Panzani Stars
  250g
• 20 scallops
• Button mushrooms
  300g
• Scallop stock
  1 glass
• Saffron threads
  5g
• Chopped chives
• Cognac
  5cl
• Whipping cream
  2 tablespoons
• Butter
  60g
• Salt, pepper

• Preparation time: 20 minutes
• Cooking time: 15 minutes

Difficulty: Medium

1. Cook the Panzani Stars for about 5 minutes in 3 liters of salted boiling water.
2. Melt the butter in a frying pan and sear the scallops on each side for no more than 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. Peel and slice the mushrooms, then sauté them in butter. Set aside.
4. Deglaze the pan with cognac, then add the scallop stock, whipping cream, saffron, mushrooms, and chopped chives. Simmer to combine flavors.
5. Arrange the scallops on plates and top with the star pasta and sauce.

Pan-Seared Scallops with Saffron and Star Pasta