Sardinian Sugo Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb dry gnochetti or cavatelli pasta or 1 lb fresh
salt
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 tsp saffron threads , 3 pinches
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 lb coarsely ground pork
freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 tsp smoked sweet paprika
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 (28-oz) can tomatoes (recommended : san marzano)
a few leaves basil , torn
grated pecorino , for passing at table

Directions:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat. For dry pasta, cook to al dente, for fresh, wait until sugo is ready before you cook the pasta as it only takes 2 to 3 minutes. Salt the boiling water liberally before cooking either form of pasta.
Heat the stock and saffron over medium heat in a sauce pot and reduce by about half, about 15 minutes.
While the stock infuses and water comes to boil, heat a large deep skillet with extra-virgin olive oil, a couple turns of the pan, over medium heat. Add the fennel seeds and toast for 1 minute. Add the meat, raise the heat to medium-high and season the meat with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in the sage, red pepper flakes and paprika. When the meat is brown, add the garlic and the onions and cook together a few minutes more to soften the onions. Add tomatoes and crush, then bring the sauce to a bubble, reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 15 minutes. Stir in a few leaves of torn basil.
When the pasta of choice is ready, add the infused stock to the sauce. Toss in the drained pasta and serve in shallow bowls with crusty bread and lots of pecorino cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	377.95 Kcal (1582 kJ)
Calories from fat	253.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.16g	43%
Cholesterol	69.36mg	23%
Sodium	240.47mg	10%
Potassium	556.88mg	12%
Total Carbs	8.74g	3%
Sugars	3.49g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.17g	5%
Protein	21.31g	43%
Vitamin C	5.5mg	9%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	41.3mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	139.44 Kcal (584 kJ)
Calories from fat	93.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.39g	43%
Cholesterol	25.59mg	23%
Sodium	88.72mg	10%
Potassium	205.45mg	12%
Total Carbs	3.22g	3%
Sugars	1.29g	14%
Dietary Fiber	0.43g	5%
Protein	7.86g	43%
Vitamin C	2mg	9%
Iron	0.6mg	9%
Calcium	15.2mg	4%

* 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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