Butternut Squash and Radicchio Pappardelle |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Sweet nibbles of butternut squash temper the bitter edge of radicchio in every bite of this healthful, satisfying pasta. Ingredients:
1/2 stick unsalted butter |
2 tablespoon olive oil |
1/3 cup pine nuts |
1 pound butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 1/2 cups) |
3/4 pound radicchio, cored and thinly sliced |
1 (8-to 9-ounces) package pappardelle (preferably egg pasta), broken into large pieces |
1/2 cup coarsely grated ricotta salata or parmigiano-reggiano (1 ounce) |
Directions:
1. Melt butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, then continue to cook until it is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add oil, then nuts, and cook, stirring, until nuts are golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a plate.
2. Add squash to skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden and just tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add radicchio and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until wilted and just tender, about 3 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, cook pappardelle in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoon salt for 6 quarts water) until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain pasta. Add pasta to radicchio mixture with 1/2 cup cooking water and toss over low heat until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Add more cooking water to moisten if necessary.
4. Serve topped with nuts and cheese.
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