Creamy Saffron Fettuccine with Roasted Cauliflower, Walnuts & Figs

A silky saffron cream sauce is divine paired with homemade fettuccine, roasted cauliflower, crunchy walnuts and dried figs.

Pasta:
3 cups all-purpose flour (I split mine 50/50 with white whole wheat flour)
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 eggs

Sauce:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
⅛ teaspoon saffron threads, dissolved in about ¼ cup of warm water
1½ cups vegetable stock
½ yellow onion, diced fine
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
1 bag of frozen cauliflower, steamed
¼ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup chopped dried figs
Salt and pepper to taste

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