Saffron Fettuccine - Marcozzi di Campoflione
The Marcozzi di Campofilone pasta factory interprets Saffron Fettuccine as an exercise in balance between flavour and colour. Production begins with a noble dough made from Italian durum wheat semolina from a controlled supply chain and selected fresh eggs, enriched with high-quality saffron distributed evenly throughout the pasta sheet. Following the traditional method of Campofilone, the dough is prepared without added water, resulting in a dense and nutritious pasta that maintains an elastic structure during cooking. The width of the fettuccine is designed to maximise the aromatic perception of the spice, providing a gastronomic base of great prestige.
The secret of Marcozzi quality lies in the natural drying process carried out at temperatures that do not exceed 36–38°C. This prolonged resting period on cellulose drying frames helps preserve the precious essential oils of the saffron, preventing excessive heat from altering its organoleptic profile. The result is fettuccine with extraordinary surface microporosity; the surface is opaque and pleasantly rough, an essential technical characteristic that allows the pasta to absorb the sauce evenly. During boiling, the pasta releases a complex bouquet combining the sweetness of wheat with spicy and floral notes, while maintaining a velvety and satisfying texture.
In culinary preparations, these fettuccine are the protagonists of gourmet dishes: their elegant colour makes them perfect paired with clarified butter, courgettes and prawns, or delicate Parmesan creams that do not overpower the aroma of saffron. The pasta's ability to double in volume when cooked in water is an indication of a rich and structured pasta sheet, capable of providing a greater yield on the plate compared with mass-produced pasta. Each pack is the result of a controlled supply chain that safeguards the identity of the Marche village and guarantees consumers an intact, safe product faithful to the history of the master pasta makers of Campofilone.
