Tagliatelle radicchio and speck

I can provide you with a recipe to prepare delicious Tagliatelle with radicchio and speck, typical of Italian tradition. This dish combines the sweetness of radicchio with the smoky flavor of speck for a tasty and balanced result.

Ingredients

• 320 g of tagliatelle
• 200 g of Treviso radicchio
• 100 g of speck, cut into strips
• 1/2 glass of white wine
• 1 shallot
• Extra virgin olive oil to taste
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

1. Clean the radicchio by removing the harder outer parts and then cut it into strips.
2. Finely chop the shallot and fry it in a pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. When the shallot becomes transparent, add the speck and let it brown until it becomes crispy.
3. Add the cut radicchio to the pan, fry for a few minutes, then deglaze with the white wine and let it evaporate.
4. Cook the tagliatelle in plenty of salted water, following the package instructions to achieve an al dente texture.
5. Drain the tagliatelle and transfer them to the pan with the radicchio and speck. Sauté everything to mix the ingredients well.
6. Serve immediately, adjusting salt and pepper to taste. If you like, you can add a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese.

Fun Fact

Treviso radicchio is a variety of radicchio typical of Veneto, known for its vibrant red color and its long and crispy leaves. It is a much-loved ingredient in Venetian cuisine and pairs well with smoked flavors like that of speck.

I hope you like this recipe and that it satisfies both your palate and that of your guests!