Penne with speck and radicchio. A simple and tasty main course, with a slightly bitter taste.
This recipe is ideal for a lunch or a quick dinner but full of flavor, and it is perfect to prepare in any season.
With very few ingredients and a simple process, you will bring to the table a dish with an authentic and strong flavor.
And for an extra touch, you can cream it with some fresh spreadable cheese and serve it with a grated cheese topping.
Try it right away and let me know if you liked it.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter
Ingredients
- 12 oz penne rigate
- 1 head radicchio
- 7 oz diced speck (or in strips)
- 1/4 white onion
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper (optional)
Tools
- Frying Pan
- Lid
- Pot
- Lid
- Cutting Board
Steps
Wash the radicchio, remove the harder white part and cut it into strips.
Cut the speck into cubes or strips and finely chop the white onion.In a large frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
Add the chopped onion and let it soften over low heat for a few minutes.Add the speck and let it brown for 2-3 minutes until it becomes slightly crispy.
Add the radicchio, adjust salt and pepper to taste and mix well.
Cook for about 5 minutes until the radicchio softens.Meanwhile, cook the penne rigate in a pot with plenty of salted water. Once cooked, drain them and throw them into the pan, and sauté everything together for 1-2 minutes over medium heat to flavor the pasta well.
If necessary, add a ladleful of cooking water to better blend everything.
Our penne with speck and radicchio are ready. Serve them immediately!
Enjoy your meal.
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Storage and Advice …
You should enjoy penne with speck and radicchio IMMEDIATELY, right after cooking!
I do not recommend storing this dish.
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