Saffron Orecchiette with Two Porks Recipe

Name: Saffron Orecchiette with Two Porks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces pancetta, chopped; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 4 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 lb ground lean pork; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes in puree; 2 bay leaves; 1 ½ teaspoons dried sage; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 12-2 cups grated romano cheese; 12 ounces orecchiette (little ears if unavailable, shells are a good substitute); ½ teaspoon saffron

Servings: persons

4 ounces pancetta, chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 lb ground lean pork
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes in puree
2 bay leaves
1 ½ teaspoons dried sage
1 clove garlic, minced
1 12-2 cups grated romano cheese
12 ounces orecchiette (little ears if unavailable, shells are a good substitute)
½ teaspoon saffron

1
In a large saucepan, brown pancetta until fat is rendered.
2
At this point, I like to remove it from the pan and trim and discard fat off of the meatier pieces.
3
Return the meaty pieces to the saucepan and add onions and parsley, sauteeing until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.
4
Add ground pork and brown thoroughly.
5
Pour in crushed tomatoes, then add bay leaves, sage and garlic.
6
Simmer together for about 45 minutes, stirring in half of the Romano cheese about ten minutes before done.
7
In the meantime, bring to boil a large pan of salted water; add saffron, then add orecchiette.
8
Cook according to package directions (mine cooked in about 20 minutes).
9
Drain, but don't rinse, pasta.
10
Return to sauce: remove the bay leaves, then combine pasta and sauce in a serving bowl.
11
Top with remaining Romano cheese to serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces pancetta, chopped, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 4 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, 1 lb ground lean pork, and more.

Yes, Saffron Orecchiette with Two Porks falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Saffron Orecchiette with Two Porks

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