Healthy Pasta Dish with Swiss Chard and Tomatoes

Posted on by Irene Pastore

Pasta With Swiss Chard Recipe

INGREDIENTS

  • 8 ounces Penne, Rotelle, Rigatoni, or Gomiti (elbows) cooked and drained
  • 1/4 cup pasta cooking water
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped or thinly sliced
  • 1 pound Swiss chard, washed, stems removed and coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup red or white wine or chicken stock
  • 1 cup crushed red tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts (optional)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

INSTRUCTIONS

  • In a large skillet heat the oil and stir in the onion.
  • Cook for 2 minutes and stir in the garlic.
  • Add the chopped Swiss chard and toss to coat.
  • Pour in the wine or stock and stir to coat.
  • When the chard begins to wilt, stir in the tomatoes, red pepper flakes and pine nuts.
  • Bring to a simmer and stir in the reserved pasta cooking water.
  • Remember: Do Not over cook the chard. It is ready to serve just after it has wilted.
  • Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Yield: 2 Servings

Recipe Source: FoodNetwork.com

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