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

Name: Autumn Radiance Radicchio Penne Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 medium-sized Radicchio thinly sliced; 200 grams Penne pasta; 100 grams Pancetta diced; 100 grams Gorgonzola cheese crumbled; 2 Garlic cloves minced; 2 tablespoons Olive oil; to taste Salt and ground black pepper

Slightly bitter, salty and rich pasta.

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style American

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily recipe · October 03, 2023

A little about this dish

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)

Medium-sized radicchio — 1 — thinly sliced
Penne pasta — 200 grams
Pancetta — 100 grams — diced
Gorgonzola cheese — 100 grams — crumbled
Garlic cloves — 2 — minced
Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
Salt and ground black pepper — to taste

Preparation

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.
Step 2 — 🍳 🥓 🔥

Heat your olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add in your diced pancetta and cook until crispy.
Step 3 — 🥘 🧄 💕

Add your minced garlic to the skillet with the crispy pancetta and continue cooking until the garlic becomes fragrant.
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.
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.
Step 6 — 🔥 🧀 🔚

Remove your skillet from the heat before adding in the crumbled Gorgonzola cheese. Stir until the cheese has fully melted.
Step 7 — 🍽️ 🔥 🌱

Serve your dish while it's still hot. If you wish to garnish, you can sprinkle some freshly chopped parsley.

A final fox tip

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.