🍝 Creamy Penne with Walnut Butter🌰🍃
& Sautéed Radicchio
Looking for a Deliciously Nutritious Autumn Dish? 🍂
Penne with Raw Walnut Butter and Radicchio is your perfect choice!
This flavorful dish combines the creamy richness of AmicEarth’s Organic Whole Raw Walnut Butter 🌰, the bold flavor of radicchio 🍃, and the delicate taste of shallots for an irresistible meal. Perfect for a quick lunch or cozy family dinner, these penne bring authentic, wholesome flavors to your table. 🍝
Enjoy this recipe! 🍽️
- 320g penne
- 200g radicchio tardivo
- 100g AmicEarth Organic Whole Raw Walnut Butter
- 1 shallot
- 50ml dry white wine (optional)
- 50g organic walnut pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil to taste
Thoroughly wash the radicchio and cut it into thin strips.
- Finely chop the shallot and sauté it in a large pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
- Add the radicchio and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until wilted.
- Deglaze with white wine (if using), allowing it to evaporate completely.
- Add a bit of cooking water to the room temperature Organic Whole Raw Walnut Butter and slowly melt it, stirring continuously to achieve a smooth cream.
- Cook the penne in plenty of boiling salted water and drain al dente.
- Toss the penne with the radicchio mixture and the walnut cream, mixing well to combine the flavors.
- Add the walnut pieces, salt, and pepper to taste.
Serve the Penne with Raw Walnut Butter and Radicchio hot.
- If you prefer a spicier flavor, you can add a chili pepper to the mixture.
- You can vary the recipe according to seasonal vegetables such as bitter herbs, agretti, chicory, or broccoli rabe.
- Penne with Raw Walnut Butter and Radicchio can be enriched with other ingredients, such as olives, capers, or salted ricotta.
- This dish is also a great idea for using up leftover radicchio in the fridge.
With Penne with Raw Walnut Butter and Radicchio, you’ll bring to the table a first course rich in flavor and nutrients that will delight everyone’s palate!
Why Choose Penne with Walnut Butter and Radicchio? 🌰🍃
- High Fiber Content: Radicchio and penne provide abundant fiber, supporting digestion, satiety, and healthy cholesterol levels.
- Healthy Fats: The polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats in AmicEarth Walnut Butter help reduce cardiovascular risk.
- Plant-Based Proteins: Ideal for maintaining muscle, plant proteins from walnuts and penne serve as a great alternative to animal proteins.
Beyond its delicious flavor, this recipe is packed with health-boosting nutrients:
Vitamins & Minerals for Overall Wellness 🌿:
- Vitamin A: Supports vision, skin, and immunity (walnut butter).
- Vitamin B6: Essential for amino acid metabolism and red blood cell formation (walnut butter).
- Vitamin C: Boosts immunity and enhances iron absorption (radicchio).
- Vitamin E: Antioxidant that fights cellular aging (walnut butter).
- Vitamin K: Important for bone health and blood clotting (radicchio).
- Calcium: For strong bones and teeth (radicchio, vegan Parmesan).
- Copper: Vital for red blood cell production and iron metabolism (walnut butter).
- Iron: Needed for oxygen transport in blood (walnut butter).
- Magnesium: Aids muscle relaxation and energy production (walnut butter, radicchio).
- Phosphorus: Essential for bones, teeth, and energy (walnut butter, radicchio).
- Potassium: Regulates blood pressure and muscle function (walnut butter, radicchio).
- Zinc & Selenium: Support immune health and antioxidant defenses (walnut butter).
Try this recipe and enjoy a first course rich in flavor and nutrients that will do you good!✨