Pasta With Radicchio Sauce

1. 1

   Remove core and outer leaves of radicchio, and chop fine.

2. 2

   In saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons butter, and saute radicchio unitl wilted.

3. 3

   Add 2 ounces water and simmer for 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Taste radicchio.

5. 5

   If radicchio is no longer bitter, let it simmer until soft and water has evaporated.

6. 6

   If it remains bitter, pour off excess water, add another 1/4 cup of water and simmer until it is soft and water evaporates.

7. 7

   The double simmering should remove any bitterness.

8. 8

   Reduce heat under radicchio to very low, add cream and cook until sauce is thick and reduced, about 10 to 20 minutes.

9. 9

   While sauce is cooking, prepare the penne, linguini or other pasta.

10. 10

    When ready, drain it and mix with sauce.

11. 11

    Add Parmesan and 2 tablespoons butter.

12. 12

    Season with salt and pepper to taste.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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