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Penne W/Caramelized Onions & Radicchio

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30 Low-Fat Recipes From Good Housekeeping
Penne W/Caramelized Onions & Radicchio

Serves: 4

1 package (16 ounces) penne or ziti pasta
1 large head (8 ounces) radicchio
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 jumbo onion (1 pound), thinly sliced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup crumbled ricotta salata or goat cheese

In saucepot, prepare penne as label directs in boiling unsalted water. Drain penne, reserving 1/4 cup pasta cooking water. Return penne to saucepot. Meanwhile, cut radicchio lengthwise in half. Remove core, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Set aside. In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until hot. Add onion and cook until browned and soft, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add vinegar and pepper. Cook 1 minute longer. Increase heat to medium-high, add radicchio and cook 2 to 3 minutes until wilted. Add onion mixture, peas, and reserved pasta cooking water to penne, toss to mix well. Serve, sprinkled with cheese.

Each serving: About 550 calories, 20 g protein, 104 g carbohydrate, 6 g total fat (2 g saturated), 3 mg cholesterol, 215 mg sodium.