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Pasta with Radicchio and Chives

02/11/2015 by Franceska Leave a Comment

Pasta with chicory and chives

Radicchio or Italian chicory is one of the most versatile vegetables, it is absolutely delicious cooked, grilled or raw. With its spicy and bitter flavor, radicchio doesn’t have one of the most desirable flavors, but still if you try some of the classic Italian radicchio recipes, you will love it. It can be used in both savory and sweet recipes. Here in Veneto region, radicchio is one of the most popular vegetables, and if you take a look at varieties of radicchio you will see why… almost all originate in Veneto. Here they call it “the winter flower”, and the best known is radicchio from Treviso, but there are other varieties like those from Castelfranco, Verona, and Chioggia. You can use it for preparing salads, grilled vegetables, risotto, pasta and even desserts.

Pasta with chicory and chives

In this recipe, I used radicchio Chioggia. You can use this type of radicchio for pasta and risotto recipes. It is very easy to prepare and you will make an appetizing meal in just 20 minutes. You can combine it with other ingredients like anchovies, tuna, or smoked bacon. I was never really a fan of bitterness as a flavor, except the coffee, so I hesitated a bit before preparing anything with radicchio, but I have to admit that the first recipe I prepared made me change my mind, and it was a risotto with radicchio and sausage. I don’t really like it raw, so I don’t use it in salads, but grilled and cooked is really delicious…

Pasta with radicchio and chives

Another ingredient that perfectly pairs with radicchio is honey, I could eat pasta with radicchio, honey and smoked bacon every day… oh… I’m hungry right now… It is 11 pm, everyone is already sleeping here, except me, and I would really, really like to eat a big plate of pasta right now. 🙂 Well, that’s how I gained 20 pounds during my first year of college, studying till late at night (I’m a night owl) and eating pasta at 11 pm and eating large portions! Don’t forget about the portion size, the standard Italian serving size is 80 g per person, so eating pasta every day won’t make you gain weight, it’s all about the portion size.

So, enjoy you pasta meal and let me know what you think about recipes with radicchio? Have you tried this simple radicchio recipe?

Recipe - Pasta with Radicchio and Chives

Pasta with radicchio and chives
Pasta with radicchio and chives

Pasta with Radicchio and Chives

  Veggie Pasta

November 2, 2015

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

320 g Penne Rigate

400 g Radicchio

3 tbsp chopped Chives

1 Onion

200 ml Red Wine

3 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and Pepper, to taste

Nutmeg

Directions

1In a large pot bring salted water to the boil, add the pasta and cook as indicated on the package.

2Warm the olive oil in a skillet and add sliced onion. Cook until golden.

3Add sliced radicchio and cook for 2-3 minutes.

4Add red wine and cook over high heat for 5 minutes.

5Drain the pasta when ready and put it in a skillet.

6Add 2 tbsp of chives, grated parmesan cheese, grated nutmeg and toss well to coat.

7Salt and pepper to taste.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size283
Calories494
Sodium142 mg
Potassium525 mg
Protein15.2 g
Cholesterol9 mg
Sugar6.4 g
Total Fat14.9 g
Saturated Fat3.6 g
Total Carbohydrates68.3 g
Dietary Fiber4.4 g

Filed Under: Veggie Pasta Tagged With: Chives, Penne Rigate, radicchio

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