Sardinian gnocchetti pasta folds into sausage tomato sauce with saffron and Pecorino.
15 min prep 35 min cook 57 min rest
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Soak the saffron in 3 tablespoons of hot water for 10 minutes.
Finely chop the onion and soften it in olive oil for 5 minutes.
Remove the casing from the beef sausage, add it to the pan, and brown for 8 minutes while breaking it up.
Add the tomato puree, saffron water, and salt, and cook the sauce for 20 minutes.
Boil the malloreddus in salted water until al dente.
Transfer the pasta to the sauce and toss together for 2 minutes.
Add the pecorino and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Blooming saffron in hot water spreads its color and aroma through the whole sauce.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot in deep plates with grated pecorino and basil.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~540
kcal calories
24
g protein
70
g carbs
18
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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