Saffron Tagliarini With Snails, Sorrel, Tomato, Zucchini

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 0
Saffron Tagliarini With Snails, Sorrel, Tomato, Zucchini
in Pasta

Prep

60 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

4 eggs
2 - 2 1/2 cups flour , unbleached
6 -8 saffron strands ( soaked in a teaspoon of warm water )
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
24 snails
3 small zucchini
2 garlic cloves , crushed
1 bunch sorrel
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 lemon , zest of , grated ( save lemon for another use )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
395
Sugar
6g
Fat
9g
Saffron Tagliarini With Snails, Sorrel, Tomato, Zucchini is an Italian-inspired dish that combines fresh, seasonal vegetables with snails and homemade pasta. The homemade pasta is infused with saffron, giving it a delicious flavor and bright yellow color. The dish is topped with a mixture of sautéed vegetables, including zucchini, tomatoes, and sorrel, and protein-rich snails. The dish is finished with a touch of lemon zest, which adds a brightness that brings all the flavors together.

Instructions

1.Combine the eggs, flour, soaked saffron, a pinch of salt, and pepper in a food processor. Pulse until the dough comes together in a ball.
2.Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes.
3.Cover the dough with a clean towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
4.Roll out the dough to your desired thickness and cut into tagliarini noodles.
5.Cook the noodles in a large pot of boiling, salted water for 2-3 minutes or until al dente.
6.In a separate pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the crushed garlic.
7.Add the snails, sliced zucchini, and cherry tomatoes to the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
8.Add the sorrel to the pan and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
9.Toss the cooked noodles with the snail and vegetable mixture.
10.Serve hot with grated lemon zest.

PROS

This dish is packed with fresh, healthy vegetables and protein rich snails.

The combination of flavors and textures is unique and delicious.

CONS

Not everyone enjoys the taste of snails and may find it difficult to source them.

This dish requires a bit of preparation and may be time-consuming.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals.
The zucchini and tomatoes are high in antioxidants and the sorrel leaf has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including inflammation.

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