Orecchiette With Swiss Chard, Red Peppers and Goat Cheese Recipe

Name: Orecchiette With Swiss Chard, Red Peppers and Goat Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound Swiss chard 1 bunch, stemmed and washed in two changes of water; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 red bell peppers, cut in small dice; Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional); 1 to 2 garlic cloves to taste, minced; Salt; freshly ground pepper; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram; 3/4 pound orecchiette; 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup

Servings: persons

3/4 pound Swiss chard 1 bunch, stemmed and washed in two changes of water
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 red bell peppers, cut in small dice
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
1 to 2 garlic cloves to taste, minced
Salt
freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram
3/4 pound orecchiette
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup

1
Begin heating a large pot of water while you stem and wash the chard.
2
Fill a bowl with ice water.
3
When the water in the pot comes to a boil, salt generously and add the chard.
4
Blanch the chard leaves for one to two minutes until tender.
5
Using a skimmer or a slotted spoon, transfer the chard to a bowl of ice water, then drain and squeeze out excess water.
6
Chop medium-fine.
7
Keep the pot of water at a simmer.
8
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet, and add the bell peppers and the red pepper flakes.
9
Cook, stirring often, until tender, five to eight minutes.
10
Add the garlic and salt to taste, and stir for half a minute.
11
Then stir in the chopped chard and the marjoram.
12
Stir together for a few seconds, then turn the heat to very low.
13
Bring the water in the pasta pot back to a boil, and add the orecchiette.
14
Cook al dente, following the timing instructions on the package.
15
Add about 1/2 cup of the pasta water to the pan with the chard and peppers.
16
Stir in the goat cheese.
17
Drain the pasta, transfer to the pan and toss with the chard, pepper and goat cheese mixture.
18
Serve hot.

143

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 3/4 pound Swiss chard 1 bunch, stemmed and washed in two changes of water, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 red bell peppers, cut in small dice, Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional), and more.

Yes, Orecchiette With Swiss Chard, Red Peppers and Goat Cheese falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Orecchiette With Swiss Chard, Red Peppers and Goat Cheese

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