Pasta with Radicchio, Leeks, and Bacon

Name: Pasta with Radicchio, Leeks, and Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Whole wheat Spaghetti pasta 11.3 oz; Radicchio 6 cups; Leeks 8.1 oz; Sweet Pancetta 2.5 oz; Water 0.67 cup; Extra virgin olive oil 4 tbsp; Peeled almonds 2 tbsp; Parmigiano Reggiano PDO cheese to grate 1.25 oz; Garlic 1 clove; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper ground black to taste; Oregano fresh to taste; Almond slices to taste; Black pepper to taste; Extra virgin olive oil to taste

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645.2

Calories per serving

Lactose Free

Energy Kcal 645.2
Carbohydrates g 68.7
of which sugars g 8.5
Protein g 19.4
Fats g 32.5
of which saturated fat g 4.9
Fiber g 8
Cholesterol mg 7.7
Sodium mg 275

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

The radicchio, with its crunchy texture and pleasantly bitter flavor, is very versatile in the kitchen: think risottos and lasagnas, not to mention savory pies and crepes. Today our choice fell on a delicious main course: pasta with radicchio, leeks, and bacon... a trio to lick your chops! The taste of radicchio is enhanced by the savory note of the bacon while the base of the leek, transformed into a soft and sweet cream, will provide a pleasant contrast. Are you ready to twirl up a nice forkful of whole wheat spaghetti? We are sure that with pasta with radicchio, leeks, and bacon, you have found a new way to appreciate this ingredient even more!

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INGREDIENTS

645.2

Calories per serving

Whole wheat Spaghetti pasta 11.3 oz (320 g)

Radicchio 6 cups (280 g) -

Leeks 8.1 oz (230 g)

Sweet Pancetta 2.5 oz (70 g)

Water 0.67 cup (150 g)

Extra virgin olive oil 4 tbsp (50 g)

Peeled almonds 2 tbsp (25 g)

Parmigiano Reggiano PDO cheese 1.25 oz (35 g) - to grate

Garlic 1 clove

Fine salt to taste

Black pepper to taste - ground black

For serving: Oregano to taste - fresh; Almond slices to taste; Black pepper to taste; Extra virgin olive oil to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Pasta with Radicchio, Leeks, and Bacon

To prepare pasta with radicchio, leeks, and bacon, start by trimming the leek to remove the root and the green part 1. Cut the leek lengthwise and remove the first 2-3 leaves 2. If you notice any soil residue, rinse the leeks; otherwise, proceed by slicing them into rounds a few millimeters thick 3.

In a pan, pour 1 tbsp of olive oil, then add the leek 4 and sauté for 2-3 minutes on high heat, stirring often to avoid burning. Adjust with salt and pepper, pour in the water 5, and let cook with the lid on low heat for 15-20 minutes or until the leeks are wilted 6.

At the end of cooking, transfer the cooked leek to a mixer along with the almonds 7, then add the grated Parmigiano Reggiano DOP and 2 tbsps of olive oil 8. Blend and set the mixture aside in a bowl 9.

Put a pot of boiling salted water on the stove: it will be used to cook the pasta. In the meantime, cut the bacon into strips about a quarter inch thick 10. Set aside and deal with the radicchio: remove the outer leaves 11, then cut it in half and remove the internal core by making two oblique cuts 12.

Finely chop the radicchio 13 and rinse it under running water 14, then drain well. At this point, move to the stove and let a clove of garlic infuse in 2 tbsps of olive oil 15.

Add the bacon 16 and let it brown for 1-2 minutes on high flame, being careful not to burn it 17. Also add the radicchio 18.

Let it wilt for about ten minutes, stirring occasionally, then adjust with salt and pepper and turn off the heat 19. Boil the spaghetti in salted boiling water 20. In a separate pan, without turning on the heat, pour the leek cream and dilute with 1-2 ladles of pasta cooking water 21.

Stir to obtain a liquid cream, into which you will directly drain the al dente cooked spaghetti 22. Also add the radicchio sautéed with bacon and toss everything over high heat for a minute 23. Plate the pasta with radicchio, leeks, and bacon and finish with fresh oregano leaves, almond slivers, a grind of pepper, and a drizzle of raw oil 24!

Storage

It is recommended to consume the pasta with radicchio, leeks, and bacon immediately and not to prepare the sauce too far in advance as it could take on a very dark and unappetizing color.