Warm Penne Salad with Radicchio, Peas, Parmesan and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Warm Penne Pasta Salad with Roasted Radicchio, Peas and Parmesan

From time to time I come across a recipe that defies conversation because your mouth is too busy eating. This is one such recipe. We have all the goodness of a fantastic pasta dish with all of the flavor, a fraction of the calories and additional nutritional benefit.  It’s a win win win. Add to that the amazing cancer fighting properties associated with Radicchio and you just can’t lose. The slight bitter taste of radicchio pairs nicely with the sweetness of peas and the saltiness of the parmesan cheese that creates an intense flavor bomb in your mouth,  As a warm summer pasta salad, this recipe leaves you feeling sated but not stuffed. Content is the word that springs to mind. Pair it with a deliciously crisp Sauvignon Blanc and you will really enjoy the flavors this dish has to offer. But try it, I will let you be the judge.

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Penne & Radicchio Salad with Peas, Parmesan & Balsamic Vinaigrette

A wqarm Penne and Radicchio salad with peas, parmesan and a Balsamic Vinaigrette

Course Main Course, Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword pasta recipes, pasta salad recipes, penne & radicchio salad, penne and radicchio with peas, penne pasta, penne pasta salad recipes, penne rigate, penne salad with peas, warm penne and radicchio salad, warm penne salad

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 359kcal

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Penne Rigate Pasta Cooked according to package directions
• 1 tsp salt, divided plus more to taste
• 1 cup fresh green peas
• 1 large Radicchio Quartered
• 1/2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 12 slices fresh parmesan cheese thinly sliced, for garnish

Balsamic Vinaigrette

• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbps Olive Oil
• pinch of salt to taste

Instructions

• Preheat Oven to broil on high. Line a baking sheet with Parchment paper and set aside
• In a large saucepan add 3 quarts of water and 1/2 tsp of salt to a boil. Add pasta and cook to desired doneness
• Add fresh peas and cook 1 minute more
• While the pasta is cooking, trim and quarter the radicchio. Add to a bowl with 1/2 tsp Olive Oil and 1/2 tsp of salt and toss to thouroughly coat
• Lay the radicchio on the baking sheet and under the broiler. Broil until heated through and the edges are slightly charred. Lightly seperate the quarters into pieces.
• Drain the pasta and peas and divide between 4 serving bowls
• Add a quarter of the radicchio to each bowl
• Top with Shaved Parmesan and the Balsamic Vinaigrette

Balsamic Vinaigrette

• Add all ingredients to a sealable container and mix to combine

Nutrition

Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 656mg | Potassium: 488mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 324IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2mg

 

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