PENNE WITH RADICCHIO, SPINACH, AND BACON

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Penne with Radicchio, Spinach, and Bacon image

Provided by Myra Goodman

Categories     Leafy Green     Pasta     Christmas     High Fiber     Dinner     Lunch     Bacon     Spinach     Winter     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 whole head of garlic (with about 12 to 14 cloves)
6 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 pound penne
8 ounces bacon (about 8 slices), cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-wide strips
1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
1 cup low-salt chicken broth
6 cups (packed) coarsely torn Treviso, Chioggia, or Tardivo radicchio leaves (from about 2 medium heads)
3 cups (packed) baby spinach leaves, torn in half (about 10 ounces)
1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves, torn in half (about 10 ounces)
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for serving
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut off top 1/2 inch of garlic head, exposing cloves. Place garlic head, cut side up, on sheet of foil and drizzle with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil. Wrap garlic in foil. Roast until garlic is soft, about 40 minutes. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Squeeze garlic into small bowl.
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cook bacon strips and chopped onion in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Add chicken broth, remaining 5 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, and roasted garlic. Bring mixture to simmer, stirring occasionally. Add radicchio, spinach, and basil and stir to combine. Simmer just until radicchio and spinach wilt, about 1 minute.
  • Drain pasta and return to same pot. Add radicchio-spinach mixture to pasta. Add 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper; toss to coat. Season pasta to taste with salt and pepper and serve, passing additional Parmesan cheese alongside.

Rita Derboghossian
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. I highly recommend it.


Shubheksha Lama
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. The flavors are delicious and the dish is very easy to make. I highly recommend it.


Tanjim Anik
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavors and the dish was very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Monica McQueen
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The flavors are delicious and the dish is very easy to make. I highly recommend it.


Monta Ayari
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it's very easy to make. I highly recommend it.


Lutfiya Gafurova
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. The flavors are delicious and the dish is very easy to make. I highly recommend it.


Saftain Khan
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I made this recipe last night and it was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the dish was very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Shiynyuy Valentine
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always delicious. The combination of flavors is perfect and the dish is very easy to make. I highly recommend it.


Nadiia Chubyk
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a weeknight dinner. It's always a hit.


Kristi Everett
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This is a great recipe! I made it last night and it was a hit with my family. The flavors are amazing and the dish is very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.