Pasta with Radicchio, Bacon, and Walnuts

Name: Pasta with Radicchio, Bacon, and Walnuts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 3 thick slices bacon; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper; 1 small head radicchio, halved, cored, and thinly sliced; 8 ounces pasta, I used Busiati, but any other shape will work. Penne or fusilli will be fine; 1/2 cup walnut halves, toasted in a 350F oven to 10-15 minutes, then chopped; 1/4 cup shredded gruyere cheese; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4
Calories
456 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion

Pasta with Radicchio, Bacon, and Walnuts

Julie Valencia

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Pasta with Radicchio, Bacon, and walnuts is a rustic Italian pasta with tons of flavor!

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Ingredients

Servings

3 thick slices bacon
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
1 small head radicchio, halved, cored, and thinly sliced
8 ounces pasta, I used Busiati, but any other shape will work. Penne or fusilli will be fine.
1/2 cup walnut halves, toasted in a 350F oven to 10-15 minutes, then chopped
1/4 cup shredded gruyere cheese
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Cut the bacon in small slices and cook in a dutch oven or large skillet until the fat has renedered and the bacon is crisp. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and black pepper to the pan and saute for a minute more.
Add the radicchio to the pot, stir, and turn off the heat.
Meanwhile cook the pasta in plenty of salted water until just al dente.
Scoop the cooked pasta right into the sauce, don't worry if a little cooking water comes along for the ride, it will help make the sauce. Toss well and add the walnuts and cheese. At this point you can add a little more pasta water if it seems too dry. Season with fresh cracked pepper if needed.
Serve immediately in shallow bowls, topped with more cheese, if you like.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 456kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 305mg (13%) Potassium 472mg (13%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 310IU (6%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 184mg (18%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 456 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	456kcal	23%
Carbohydrates	49g	16%
Protein	17g	34%
Fat	22g	34%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat	9g	53%
Monounsaturated Fat	6g	30%
Trans Fat	0.02g	1%
Cholesterol	25mg	8%
Sodium	305mg	13%
Potassium	472mg	10%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	310IU	6%
Vitamin C	6mg	7%
Calcium	184mg	18%
Iron	2mg	11%