Pasta With Swiss Chard Recipe

Name: Pasta With Swiss Chard
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces dried bow tie pasta or 4 ounces mostaccioli pasta; 6 ounces swiss chard or 6 ounces spinach; 2 garlic cloves; 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/3 cup light ricotta cheese; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1 dash ground nutmeg; 1 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped (es); 2 tablespoons finely shredded parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

4 ounces dried bow tie pasta or 4 ounces mostaccioli pasta
6 ounces swiss chard or 6 ounces spinach
2 garlic cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/3 cup light ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 dash ground nutmeg
1 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped (es)
2 tablespoons finely shredded parmesan cheese

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, except omit any oil or salt. Drain. Return pasta to saucepan; cover and keep warm.
2
Cut out and discard center ribs from Swiss chard or remove stems from spinach.
3
Coarsely chop greens; set aside.
4
In a large nonstick skillet cook garlic in hot oil over medium heat for 15 seconds. Add greens. Cook over medium-low heat about 3 minutes or until greens are wilted, stirring frequently.
5
Stir in ricotta cheese, milk, basil, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes more or until heated through.
6
Add the ricotta mixture and tomato to cooked pasta; toss gently to combine. Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces dried bow tie pasta or 4 ounces mostaccioli pasta, 6 ounces swiss chard or 6 ounces spinach, 2 garlic cloves, 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Swiss Chard 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.

Pasta With Swiss Chard

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