Pasta With Radicchio Sauce

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Remove core and outer leaves of radicchio, and chop fine.

2. Step 2

   In saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons butter, and saute radicchio unitl wilted. Add 2 ounces water and simmer for 2 minutes. Taste radicchio. If radicchio is no longer bitter, let it simmer until soft and water has evaporated. If it remains bitter, pour off excess water, add another ¼ cup of water and simmer until it is soft and water evaporates. The double simmering should remove any bitterness.

3. Step 3

   Reduce heat under radicchio to very low, add cream and cook until sauce is thick and reduced, about 10 to 20 minutes.

4. Step 4

   While sauce is cooking, prepare the penne, linguini or other pasta. When ready, drain it and mix with sauce. Add Parmesan and 2 tablespoons butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.