Creamy Rigatoni Radicchio
Rigatoni pasta coated in a creamy radicchio and bacon sauce.
- 1 medium radicchio shredded
- 1/2 pint of heavy cream
- 4 slices of bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 shallot or small onion diced
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cups of tomato sauce
- 2 large handfuls Grated Parmesan Cheese + more for garnish
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, cook pasta until just al dente.
Cook bacon in a large skillet until crispy. Crumble then set aside. In same skillet, saute butter and shallots for about 5 minutes on medium heat. Add the radicchio and continue to cook until slightly wilted (aprox. 3-5 minutes). Add the bacon, sauce and heavy cream and bring to a low simmer until sauce is thickened. Taste for seasonings.
Drain cooked pasta; add to the saute pan along with a few good handfuls of grated Parmesan cheese. Toss to coat and serve.