Penne with balsamic chicory & goat's cheese

Penne with balsamic chicory & goat's cheese

A few fresh ingredients can turn a storecupboard staple into a fabulous after-work supper

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Method

  1. Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a pan and tip in the shallots. Cook for 8-10 minutes until soft and golden, then scoop out from the pan. Cook the pasta following packet instructions.
  2. Pour another 2 tsp olive oil into the pan then add the chicory. Cook for 1-2 minutes until just tender. Pour in the balsamic vinegar and bubble until reduced and syrupy. Add in the just-drained pasta and the soft shallots. Give everything a good stir with some seasoning then scatter over the goat's cheese and parsley.

PER SERVING

436 kcalories, protein 14.1g, carbohydrate 64.9g, fat 14.1 g, saturated fat 3.9g, fibre 4.5g, salt 0.35 g

Recipe from olive magazine, February 2011.

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  • 16 February 2011

    Billa rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Very easy to make and tasty for a weekday dinner. I added toasted pine nuts on top. Will make it again.

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  • 14 October 2011

    Bonza rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Really enjoyed this pasta dish! Comes across as being a bit dull if your a meat eater but don't be put off! ;-)

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  • 05 February 2013

    Nanski rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Didn't really enjoy this. It was ok for a change but there are much nicer ways to eat chicory. I added more goats cheese, some pine nuts and black olives. The pine nuts really added a nice texture and some diversity in flavor to the dish, so i recommend that strongly. I wouldn't make it without.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • olive oil
  • 4 banana shallots (or 8 regular ones), sliced
  • 150g penne
  • 2 heads red chicory , roughly sliced
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 50g goat's cheese , crumbled
  • small handful flat-leaf parsley , roughly chopped
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PER SERVING

436 kcalories, protein 14.1g, carbohydrate 64.9g, fat 14.1 g, saturated fat 3.9g, fibre 4.5g, salt 0.35 g

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