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Saffron Orecchiette with Two Porks Recipe

Saffron Orecchiette with Two Porks Recipe

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Ingredients:

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

Directions:

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

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	621.94 Kcal (2604 kJ)
Calories from fat	260.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.9g	44%
Cholesterol	133.18mg	44%
Sodium	1206.55mg	50%
Potassium	417.05mg	9%
Total Carbs	42.38g	14%
Sugars	3.39g	14%
Dietary Fiber	2.9g	12%
Protein	48.01g	96%
Vitamin C	5.5mg	9%
Iron	2.8mg	16%
Calcium	780.8mg	78%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	252.24 Kcal (1056 kJ)
Calories from fat	105.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.72g	44%
Cholesterol	54.02mg	44%
Sodium	489.34mg	50%
Potassium	169.14mg	9%
Total Carbs	17.19g	14%
Sugars	1.38g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.18g	12%
Protein	19.47g	96%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	9%
Iron	1.1mg	16%
Calcium	316.7mg	78%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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