PASTA WITH RADICCHIO

Excuse me!  What is this weather we have had the past two days?  This is not Sunny California weather.  But you could make it better by baking something.  I guess that is what I will do.  Any excuse to bake bake something wonderful.

Oddly, since I am going to be baking, today's recipe is a Pasta dish.  When I lived with my parents, they had some friends who were Sicilian.  One time while visiting, she made this pasta dish.  I loved it and asked for her recipe.  It is simple, but oh so delicious.  Not to mention, good for you.

PASTA WITH RADICCHIO

1 lb Barilla thick spaghetti
 flat leaf parsley chopped about 1/4 cup
2 cloves garlic chopped
2  small heads of Radicchio
2 to 3 tablespoons of Balsamic vinegar reduction
1/2 cup of olive oil
Salt and pepper

Put the water on to boil for the pasta.  In a skillet put about 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil.  Saute the garlic just for a minute.  Chop the radicchio and add to the skillet.  Lower the heat and saute until tender. In a small saucepan, put 1 cup of balsamic vinegar.  Cook over low heat until reduced by half and it becomes thickened.  Add 2 to 3 tablespoons to the radicchio.  Drain the pasta (al dente) reserving 1/4 cup of the water.  Put into a large bowl.  Add the reserved water, the radicchio and the olive oil, and the parsley.  Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.  Toss and serve while hot.  Awesome!

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Ciao
Grayce