Linguine con Porri, Radicchio e Pesto al Noci
(Linguine with Leeks, Radicchio, and Walnut Pesto)
Ingredients:
8 ounces linguine
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 cups thinly sliced leeks (including some dark green parts)
1/2 cup (packed) fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus shaved Parmesan for garnish
1/4 cup walnut pieces (about 1 ounce) plus additional for garnish
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 cups thinly sliced radicchio
Directions:
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add leeks; season with salt and pepper. Cover; cook until tender and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
Puree parsley, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup walnuts, lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons olive oil in processor until coarse puree forms. Season pesto with salt and pepper.
Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
Add pasta, pesto, and radicchio to leeks; toss, adding cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls if dry. Garnish with walnuts and shaved Parmesan. Serves 2.