PASTO ALLO ZAFFERANO (SWISS NOODLES WITH SAFFRON)

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This recipe is from the canton of Ticino, the southernmost canton of Switzerland and the closest to Italy. Adapted from Cooking the Swiss Way. 1/4 teaspoon turmeric may be substituted for the saffron.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 ounces ground pork
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
3 cups water
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon saffron thread, loosely packed
9 ounces uncooked fettuccine
2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
8 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pork in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly and breaking meat up into small pieces.
  • Drain excess fat and return meat to pan.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add salt, pepper, basil, water, and bouillon cube.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir cornstarch and cream together.
  • Bring pork mixture to a boil.
  • Slowly stir in cornstarch mixture.
  • Continue to cook and stir until mixture becomes thick and creamy, about 1 minute.
  • Reduce heat to low and add saffron, stirring until well blended.
  • Simmer, uncovered, until ready to serve.
  • Prepare fettucini according to package directions. Drain well.
  • Place noodles in 4 individual serving bowls.
  • Ladle sauce over noodles and top with parsley and cheese.

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