Market Umbrella is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3), based in New Orleans, whose mission is to cultivate the power of farmers markets to drive economic and community health in the region. Market Umbrella has operated the Crescent City Farmers Markets (CCFM) since 1995.
Recipe
Cremini Pasta Bake with Radicchio
This creamy pasta bake combines earthy mushrooms, tangy radicchio, and gooey cheese for a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish—perfect for any occasion! Grab cremini mushrooms from Mycelium Express and radicchio from River Queen Greens.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb sliced cremini mushrooms
- 1 package shell pasta
- 1 small red onion, diced
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 large head radicchio, halved, cored, & thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 3 cup grated Asiago cheese & 1 ½ cup parmesan grated
- 1 ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1.2 cup panko bread crumbs
Directions
- Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package until firm & drain.
- Preheat oven 350 degrees F. Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onions & salt & pepper to taste. Cook until mushrooms browned & onion is translucent ~ 7 min. Add radicchio & garlic, cook until radicchio has wilted & garlic is fragrant ~ 3 minutes. Remove from heat & stir in pasta.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium- high heat. Cook until foaming. Pour in milk, whisking constantly, until mixture comes to a boil & thickens. Remove from heat, whisk in cheese, heavy cream & salt/pepper to taste.
- Pour sauce over pasta mix & stir until combined. Transfer to a prepared baking dish. Top with additional parmesan cheese & panko.
- Bake in the oven until bubbly, ~ 30 minutes. Broil until topping is golden brown ~ 1 minute.
About Us
The Crescent City Farmers Market operates weekly year-round throughout New Orleans. The CCFM hosts 70+ local small farmers, fishers, and food producers, and more than 150,000 shoppers annually.