Saffron Spaghetti alla Carbonara

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1/4 teaspoon saffron, 2 pinches

Salt

1 pound thick spaghetti, such as Barilla brand

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/3 pound pancetta, cut like thick bacon at deli counter then diced

4 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped

1/2 cup dry white wine

1 teaspoon turmeric

2 egg yolks

Black pepper

1 cup grated pecorino cheese

A generous handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped