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Originally published on Cookpad Italy as Pesto di radicchio rosso trevigiano

Red Treviso Radicchio Pesto

Name: Red Treviso Radicchio Pesto
Total time: 900 s
Ingredients: 8.8 oz Treviso radicchio (about 250 grams); 15 walnuts; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (about 30 grams); 4 tablespoons olive oil; Salt, to taste

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I love radicchio and its deep red color, with that bittersweet note. I enjoy the curly leaves, both cooked and raw, prepared in every way. So, of course, I had to include a pesto like this in my recipes. It's perfect for tossing with pasta, spreading on bruschetta, or as a base for a savory tart.

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Ingredients

15 minutes

8.8 ozTreviso radicchio (about 250 grams)
15walnuts
2 tablespoonsgrated Parmesan cheese (about 30 grams)
4 tablespoonsolive oil
Salt, to taste

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Steps

15 minutes

1

Gather all your ingredients.
2

Crack and clean the walnuts. Place them in a food processor with the Parmesan cheese and pulse until chopped.
3

Clean and separate the radicchio leaves. Wash and rinse thoroughly. Once dry, cut into pieces and add to the food processor. Add the olive oil and a pinch of salt. Pulse until you have a coarse mixture with some larger pieces for texture.
4

Transfer the pesto to a bowl and let it rest in the refrigerator for a few hours before using.

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Published in the US on June 22, 2025 14:01

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