Mafalde in crema di ricotta e zafferano, speck croccante e noci

Of @sicilianaaifornelli

Mafalde with ricotta and saffron cream, crispy speck and walnuts

Food style

Meat

Difficulty

Easy

Time

25 minutes

Favorite format

Long

The recipe

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    If you have some ricotta in the fridge to use up, try this original recipe!

    Ingredients for 4 people
    • 400 g of Armando mafalde
    • 300 g of ricotta
    • Saffron to taste
    • Speck to taste
    • Walnuts to taste
    Preparation

    Cook the Armando mafalde in plenty of lightly salted boiling water. Then, add the ricotta and 1 tablespoon of the pasta cooking water, stirring to make it creamier.

    Add the saffron to the ricotta, having previously dissolved it in a cup with two tablespoons of the pasta cooking water.

    Next, cut the speck into strips and sauté in a pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Once the mafalde are ready, transfer them to the bowl with the ricotta.

    Plate and garnish with crispy speck and chopped walnuts.

    Enjoy your meal!

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