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: 8 ounces penne, rotelle or rigatoni, cooked and drained; 1/4 cup pasta cooking water; 1 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 onion, chopped; 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 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts (optional); Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

8 ounces penne, rotelle or rigatoni, cooked and drained
1/4 cup pasta cooking water
1 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
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 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts (optional)
Salt and pepper

1
In a large skillet heat the oil and stir in the onion.
2
Cook for 2 minutes and stir in the garlic.
3
Add the chopped Swiss chard and toss to coat.
4
Pour in the wine or stock and stir to coat.
5
When the chard begins to wilt, stir in the tomatoes, red pepper flakes and pine nuts.
6
Bring to a simmer and stir in the reserved pasta cooking water.
7
Remember: Do Not over cook the chard.
8
It is ready to serve just after it has wilted.
9
Immediately add the cooked pasta and toss to coat.
10
Serve immediately.

181

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces penne, rotelle or rigatoni, cooked and drained, 1/4 cup pasta cooking water, 1 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 onion, chopped, 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.

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Pasta with Swiss Chard

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Variations & substitutions

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