It was a rainy day and although it’s summer the heat just wasn’t happening. This Pasta Carbonara with Saffron warmed us up when the weather wasn’t doing the job!
Pasta Carbonara with Saffron
1 lb angel hair
Extra virgin olive oil
2 – 4 oz pkgs diced Pancetta
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons turmeric
pinch saffron
1/2 cup white wine
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup fresh Parmesan cheese
Prepare angel hair as package directs – reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid; drain remaining pasta and put back into pot; set aside. In a skillet, heat pancetta with one or two tablespoons olive oil on medium heat; sauté about 5-7 minutes until crispy. Add in the garlic; sauté a few minutes more. Sprinkle in the turmeric and pinch of saffron then stir in the white wine and chicken stock. In a small bowl combine the egg yolks with the reserved pasta cooking liquid; stir into cooked pasta in the pot. Pour in the pancetta & white wine-chicken stock mixture. Sprinkle in the parsley and Parmesan cheese. Combine well and serve in individual bowls, topping with extra cheese, if desired.
Enjoy!
Linda~
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Dear Linda, I love reading your blog. Not only are you a beautiful and adventurous chef, your meals are the best. I’ll bet your Mom was also a great chef. I’m already looking forward to the next meal you prepare for us., Love always, your Dad.
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Dad…love you! And I am absolutely looking forward to making you a delicious meal! See you soon!
Hugs & Kisses, your daughter Linda~
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Love the use of saffron!
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Me too! 🙂
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it is common in the middle east so I love it!
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Saffron is very expensive here – so I use it sparingly! 🙂
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yes it is! I also like cardamom and it’s expensive too! Very nice and different recipes! I have to try the zucchini as well as the pasta right away! I still have 6 kids at home lots of cooking. hahaha
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6 Kids! Wow! Good for you 🙂 I have 4 boys…two have graduated college and live on their own far away 😦 and two still live at home…and since they’re older now they love to try new food!
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Yes it’s fun to cook if they like to try new foods!
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This looks amazing! I got a pretty sizable jar of saffron for Christmas and I just love finding ways to use it :).
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Awesome! Saffron is so expensive so it must have been a great gift!! 🙂
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Love the color hue saffron provides. This looks scrumptious!
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Thank you! Yes, saffron adds the perfect color and flavor to this dish! And it’s amazing how little you need to get both 🙂
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I want a plate of this pasta! My husband is half Italian and half Irish 🙂 He will love this dish!
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I think he will too! Enjoy 😃
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Nice touch with the saffron!
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Thanks! It adds just the right touch of flavor 🙂
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An interesting take on a classic, not sure what Italians would think.
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Having a half Latin-half Italian for a husband who counts this as one of his favorites gives me peace of mind serving it! 😄
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looks absolutely delicious!
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Thanks Lina! It was 🙂
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That color! Yum. 🙂
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Thanks the beautiful saffron!! So colorful AND flavorful 🙂
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Looks absolutely delicious!
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It was Lola! Another one of our favorite pasta dishes!! 🙂
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what a gorgeous dish! Could you use gluten free pasta as a sub?
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I don’t see why not! 🙂
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