Senatore Cappelli Macaroni with Radicchio

Ready, steady, go!

The countdown begins this morning to prepare lunch for my husband to take to the office! I'm happy to share these quick and easy recipes to prove that eating healthy doesn't take a lot of time, as some people often think. All you need is a few vegetables in the fridge, a few versatile ingredients, and a little imagination.

Today's pairing is actually a classic, not particularly original, but always a winner, with the advantage of being quick to cook: radicchio with Taggiasca olives. To round out the dish, I added a handful of cooked chickpeas at the end (I always have a legume ready; try one too; you'll find it can solve many situations). Another alternative idea is to use smoked tofu.

Combining whole grains and legumes is a simple way to create a one-pot meal, complete with all the nutrients, including essential amino acids, rich in complex carbohydrates and fiber, and low in saturated fats in favor of unsaturated fats. In short, a healthy dish!

I usually accompany it with a portion of cooked or raw vegetables, in addition to those contained in the dressing of the dish and a fruit and there you have it, lunch is ready in record time! 

But now let's get cooking, time is running out! 

• 150g Wholemeal Senatore Cappelli Macaroni
• 1 head of radicchio
• 1 piece of leek
• 2 tablespoons of pitted Taggiasca olives (or celline)
• 5 tablespoons of cooked chickpeas
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt me
• Pepper
• 2-3 walnuts

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add salt, and add the pasta. Cook for the time indicated on the package.

2. Clean the vegetables. Finely chop the leek, the radicchio into diamonds, and the olives with a knife (Photo 1).

3. Sauté the leek with extra virgin olive oil and water, add the radicchio and sauté for a few minutes (Photo 2).

4. Add the olives and chickpeas, season with salt and pepper.

5. Season the pasta in the pan, adding a little of the cooking water if necessary.

6. Plate, garnish with chopped walnuts and enjoy hot (Photo_3) … Bon Appetit!

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