Light and Easy Pasta Recipe

Name: Light and Easy Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 2 whole Onions, Sliced; 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 4 cups Chopped Swiss Chard; 2 cans (14 1/2 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes With Juices; 1/4 cups Dry White Wine; 1/4 teaspoons Dried Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 8 ounces, weight Gluten-free Pasta (quinoa Or Brown Rice); 1/4 cups Pitted And Chopped Olives; 2 Tablespoons Pine Nuts

Servings: persons

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Heat oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium heat.
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Add onions and garlic and saute until tender.
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Add chard and saute until it wilts.
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Stir in tomatoes with their juices, wine and red pepper flakes.
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Bring to a simmer.
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Cover and simmer until the tomatoes begin to break down and the chard is very tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
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Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions.
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Drain the pasta.
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Transfer the pasta to serving bowls.
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Top the pasta with the sauce mixture, olives and pine nuts (I toasted the pine nuts for extra flavor.)
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Enjoy!
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Recipe from Giada at Home by Giada De Laurentiis.

355

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 2 whole Onions, Sliced, 4 cloves Garlic, Minced, 4 cups Chopped Swiss Chard, and more.

Yes, Light and Easy Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Light and Easy Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

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