Saffron Pasta With Pork And Tomato Sauce Recipes

HOMEMADE SAFFRON PASTA

Steps:

• Soak saffron threads in hot water for 30 minutes.
• Place flour on a marble or wooden work surface. Make a well in the center and crack in eggs; add salt and saffron water. Gently beat eggs, saffron, and water using a fork, incorporating the surrounding flour, until mixture is runny. Pull remaining flour into the center using a bench scraper, incorporating it until dough forms a ball. Add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if dough is too stiff.
• Knead dough with your hands by flattening the ball, stretching it, and folding the top towards the center. Turn 45 degrees and repeat until dough is soft and smooth, about 10 minutes.
• Shape dough into a ball. Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• Roll out the dough with a pasta machine or with a rolling pin and cut into lasagna sheets or tagliatelle.

SAVORY PORK & SPAGHETTI IN TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add meat and garlic; cook 10 min. or until meat is done, stirring frequently. Remove meat mixture from skillet; cover to keep warm.
• Cook spaghetti as directed on package. Meanwhile, add tomato sauce and seasoning to skillet; cook 5 min. or until heated through. Add cream cheese; cook on low heat until melted, stirring until melted. Return meat mixture to skillet; cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Drain spaghetti; place on platter. Top with meat mixture, cheese and parsley.

SAFFRON PASTA WITH PORK AND TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta; sauté until fat is rendered, about 3 minutes. Add onion and parsley and sauté until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add ground pork and sauté until brown, breaking up with back of fork, about 8 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, bay leaves, and sage. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until sauce thickens and flavors blend, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Chill uncovered 1 hour. Then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm over low heat.)
• Meanwhile, bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and saffron and cook until pasta is just tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Return pasta to pot. Add sauce and 1/2 cup cheese and toss to blend. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and serve.

PORK & TOMATO PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. , Stir in cream and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Serve with fettuccine.