Saffron Pasta with Pork and Tomato Sauce

Name: Saffron Pasta with Pork and Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 bay leaves; 794 grams crushed tomatoes with added puree; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage; 454 grams ground pork; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 85 grams pancetta or bacon, finely chopped; 59 milliliters chopped fresh Italian parsley; 340 grams gnocchi-shaped pasta, orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta), or medium pasta shells; 85 grams cup freshly grated pecorino Sardo or pecorino Romano cheese (about; 2 teaspoons saffron threads, crumbled

Saffron Past A mixture of bay leaves, parsley, saffron threads, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the onion you could follow this main course with the Candy Corn Cupcakes as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.

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Frying Pan

Add pancetta; sauté until fat is rendered, about 3 minutes.

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Pancetta

Add onion and parsley and sauté until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.

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Parsley

Onion

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.)

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Crushed Tomatoes