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Pasta with Radicchio, Bacon, and Walnuts
Pasta with Radicchio, Bacon, and walnuts is a rustic Italian pasta with tons of flavor!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 456 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian-American Fussion
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
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.