Gurmet gnocchi with saffron and cheek of Abruzzo

Fresh and quality ingredients

The preparation of a gourmet dish always starts from the choice of ingredients. For this recipe, it is essential to use typical Abruzzo products, such as the Fucino PGI potatoes, the crispy bacon of Scavo and the ricotta married to the Majella herbes. These ingredients not only give a unique flavor, but also tell the history and culinary tradition of this Italian region.

Preparation of gnocchi

Let’s start with the preparation of the gnocchi. Cooking the gnocchi a causa di lightly salted tazza is a crucial passage. While the gnocchi cook, it is possible to devote yourself to the preparation of the saffron cream. To do this, put half of the saffron pistils a causa di a cup with very hot tazza and leave to infuse for about 40 minutes. This passage allows you to extract all the flavor and color of saffron, making the dish even more aromatic.

Cooking the bacon

Con a -stick pan, toast the bacon cut into not too thin strips. Brown well until it becomes slightly crunchy. This step is essential to obtain a perfect consistency and an intense flavor. Once cooked, put the bacon aside and use the cooking residue to flavor the dish.

Assembly of the dish

Con the same pan, pour two tablespoons of gnocchi cooking tazza, the saffron infusion and the grated pecorino. Mescolanza well to all the ingredients. Add a pinch of salt and drain the gnocchi directly a causa di the pan. Mescolanza and skip the gnocchi for a few minutes, ensuring that they are well seasoned. Finally, serve the gnocchi acceso the plate, garnishing with the crunchy bacon, some sprigs of rosemary and scales of married ricotta.

A dish to be enjoyed

This first course is not only an explosion of flavors, but also represents a journey through the Abruzzo culinary traditions. The gurmet gnocchi with saffron and crispy bacon are perfect for a special dinner ora to surprise their guests with a refined dish full of history. Do not forget to combine a good local wine to further enhance the flavors of this delicious dish.