Orecchiette with Broccoli and Cauliflower in Saffron Sauce

This pasta is very tasty. It's an ideal dish for a lunch gathering or informal dinner. It will require your attention, though. So plan to cook the pasta up to 3 hours ahead and the cream sauce and vegetables 1 hour in advance of serving. Orecchiette, meaning "little ears" in Italian, are wonderfully suited for "holding" the sauce. If you aren't able to find this specific shape, use small shells.