Malloreddus Alla Campidanese Recipe (Sardinian Ridged Pasta With Saffron and Pork Ragù)

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Ingredients (21)

  • 1 1/2 pounds (680 g) ground pork (see note)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, coarsely ground
  • 1 teaspoon (3 g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or the same weight
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 medium garlic cloves (10 g), minced
  • 10 1/2 ounces (about 2 cups; 300 g) finely-ground semolina flour, plus more for dusting (see note)
  • Saffron powder, optional
  • 5 fluid ounces (150 ml) water
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion (5 1/2 ounces; 156 g), finely chopped
  • 2 medium garlic cloves (10 g), thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 7 saffron threads, or 1/4 teaspoon saffron powder 
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) vernaccia di Oristano, or fino sherry 
  • 1 (28-ounce; 794g) can whole peeled tomatoes, such as Antonella, Alessi, or DeLallo
  • 1 teaspoon (3 g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or the same weight
  • 4 fluid ounces (120 ml) water
  • 2 ounces (1/2 cup; 60 g) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for serving

Directions

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  • 1 oz. Casamigos Mezcal Joven
  • 1 oz. Red Italian Bitters
  • 1 oz. Sweet Vermouth
  • 2 Dashes Orange Bitters
  • Charred Grapefruit Peel Garnish