Viewing from above, you see a bed of neatly twirled penne nested in the center of the plate, tossed with a vibrant mix of dark purple radicchio, specks of brown crispy pancetta, and creamy chunks of gorgonzola. A gentle sprinkle of chopped parsley highlights the colors, sided by a golden toasted garlic bread slice.

Autumn Radiance Radicchio Penne Pasta

Category Main Course
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Style American
Technique Boiling
Diet Friendly Halal

Daily Recipe: October 03, 2023

Reimagine your pasta experience with this autumn-inspired Radicchio Penne Pasta recipe. The subtly bitter flavor of the Radicchio, balanced with the richness of Gorgonzola and pancetta's salty punch, gives this dish a profound flavor that’s hard not to fall in love with.

Ingredients (for 2)

Preparation

  1. Step 1 - 🍝 🍲 💧
    Boil your penne pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Once cooked, drain and set it aside for later.
  2. Step 2 - 🍳 🥓 🔥
    Heat your olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add in your diced pancetta and cook until crispy.
  3. Step 3 - 🥘 🧄 💕
    Add your minced garlic to the skillet with the crispy pancetta and continue cooking until the garlic becomes fragrant.
  4. Step 4 - 🥗 🧂 🚀
    Next, add in the thinly sliced radicchio to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper before cooking until the radicchio has wilted and is tender, which should take approximately 5-7 minutes.
  5. Step 5 - 🍝 🥘 🔄
    Once your radicchio is cooked, mix in the previously cooked penne pasta into the skillet. Stir until the pasta is fully coated in the pancetta and radicchio mixture.
  6. Step 6 - 🔥 🧀 🔚
    Remove your skillet from the heat before adding in the crumbled Gorgonzola cheese. Stir until the cheese has fully melted.
  7. Step 7 - 🍽️ 🔥 🌱
    Serve your dish while it's still hot. If you wish to garnish, you can sprinkle some freshly chopped parsley.

Additional

This dish shines because of its bold flavors, but if you're not a fan of Gorgonzola, substitute it with Parmesan or another cheese that melts well. For vegetarians, omit pancetta and use a bit more olive oil. Kids can help by tearing the radicchio and crumbling the cheese.