Pasta With Swiss Chard, Ricotta, And Bacon From The

Name: Pasta With Swiss Chard, Ricotta, And Bacon From The Globe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch swiss chard, tough ends trimmed, leaves coarsely chopped and stem cut into 1/4 inches; 1 lb pasta; 8 strips thick cut bacon; 1 small onion; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/2 t crushed red pepper; 1/2 c ricotta; 1/2 c parmesan; grated rind and juice of lemon; 2 TB parsley

Servings: persons

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1. bring pot of water to boil. Add chard leaves and stems. Cook for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse and squeeze as much water out of chard as possible
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2. Bring another pot of water to boil. Add spaghetti and cook. Take 1/2 c of boiling water and set aside. Drain pasta.
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3. In large skillet over med heat render the bacon for 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain and then crumble when cool.
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4. Add onion, garlic and red pepper to skillet (having removed oil from bacon). Add the reserved pasta water of 1/2 c Cook for 5 minutes. Add the chard, ricotta, 1/4 c of parmesan, lemon rind and juice.
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Cook for 3 minutes
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5. Remove the sauce from heat. Stir in pasta until coated with sauce and serve with added parmesan

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 bunch swiss chard, tough ends trimmed, leaves coarsely chopped and stem cut into 1/4 inches, 1 lb pasta, 8 strips thick cut bacon, 1 small onion, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Swiss Chard, Ricotta, And Bacon From The Globe 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, Ricotta, And Bacon From The Globe

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