Saffron pasta with chipotle shallots and pickled green chillies
Golden saffron tagliatelle tossed in silky garlic warmth.
Chipotle shallots add smoky sweetness, balanced by zippy pickled chillies.
Finish with parmesan and parsley for a rich, comforting glow.
dinner ⏱ 85 min 650 kcal / portion 120.0 g carbs / portion (estimated) vegetarian eggglutenmilk 🔗 Original source
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Preparation steps
- pulse flour, semolina, eggs, and saffron mixture until sticky breadcrumbs
- knead dough until smooth and pliable for 7 minutes
- rest dough covered with clingfilm for 30 minutes
- roll dough into sheets and cut into 2cm wide tagliatelle
- heat pan with oil, garlic, and a quarter-teaspoon salt and fry gently for 2 minutes
- bring pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta for 1 minute
- toss pasta with garlic, reserved pasta water, remaining saffron, parsley, and pepper
- melt in parmesan bit by bit for 2 to 3 minutes
- dot pasta with ricotta on a platter and top with shallots and pickled chillies
- heat oil and fry shallot ingredients for 7 minutes then 6 minutes more until caramelised and deep golden brown
- mix pickled green chillies ingredients in a bowl
- spread fried shallots on baking paper to cool and crisp slightly