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44 MARCH 2020
Cheesy Baked Pasta with
Radicchio
ACTIVE 25 MIN; TOTAL 1 HR; SERVES 6 TO 8A splash of red wine vinegar balances the
richness of this cheesy pasta and magni-
fies the pink color of the onions and radic-
chio. Omit the prosciutto to make this a
vegetarian main dish.2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 medium-size red onions, thinly
sliced
1 large head radicchio, cored and
sliced into^1 /^2 -inch-thick ribbons
2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
31 / 2 Tbsp. kosher salt, divided
6 oz. softened goat cheese, crumbled
(about 1^1 / 2 cups)
11 / 2 cups heavy cream
3 qt. water1 lb. uncooked short pasta (such as
gemelli, casarecce, or strozzapreti)(^1) / 4 tsp. black pepper
(^1) / 8 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
8 oz. fontina cheese, cut into^1 / 2 -inch
cubes (about 2 cups), divided
4 oz. thinly sliced prosciutto, torn
into 1-inch pieces
Unsalted butter, softened, for
greasing baking dish
2 oz. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese,
grated (about^1 / 2 cup)
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat oil in a
12-inch, high-sided skillet over medium-
high. Add onions; cook, stirring occasion-
ally, until softened, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir
in radicchio, garlic, vinegar, and^1 / 2 tea-
spoon salt; cook, stirring often, until
radicchio is just wilted, about 1 minute.
Stir in goat cheese and cream; bring to a
simmer over medium-high. Remove from
heat, and set aside.
2. Bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a large
pot over high. Stir in 3 tablespoons salt.
Add pasta, and cook until just shy of al
dente, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain; reserve 1 cup
cooking liquid. Stir pasta, reserved 1 cup
cooking liquid, pepper, nutmeg, and
remaining 1 teaspoon salt into radicchio
mixture. Fold in 1^1 / 2 cups fontina cheese
and prosciutto; toss well.
3. Transfer pasta mixture to a 3-quart
baking dish lightly greased with butter.
Dot with remaining^1 / 2 cup fontina cheese;
sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano. Bake
in preheated oven until golden brown on
top and bubbling around edges, 25 to 30
minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before
serving.
MAKE AHEAD Pasta can be assembled
through step 2 one day ahead. Cover and
refrigerate until ready to bake.
WINE Substantial wintertime rosé: 2018
Valle Reale Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo Rosato