Penne With Braised Squash & Greens Recipe

Name: Penne With Braised Squash & Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces center-cut reduced-fat bacon, chopped; 1 cup chopped onion; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes; 1 ½ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 lb butternut squash, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes; 8 cups swiss chard, stemmed and cut into 1 inch pieces; 8 ounces whole wheat penne or 8 ounces rigatoni pasta or 8 ounces fusilli; ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; ¼ teaspoon salt, to taste; fresh ground pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 ounces center-cut reduced-fat bacon, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 ½ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 lb butternut squash, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes
8 cups swiss chard, stemmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
8 ounces whole wheat penne or 8 ounces rigatoni pasta or 8 ounces fusilli
½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil for cooking the pasta.
2
Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes.
3
Transfer to a paper towel.
4
Pour off fat and add onion to the pan; cook, stirring often, until softened and golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
5
Add garlic, and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring for 30 seconds.
6
Return the bacon to the pan and add broth and squash; bring to a simmer.
7
Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
8
Add chard and stir to immerse.
9
Cover and cook until the squash and chard are tender, about 5 minutes.
10
Meanwhile, cook pasta until tender, 8-10 minutes or according to package directions.
11
Drain and return to the pot.
12
Add the squash mixture.
13
Parmesan, salt and pepper; toss to coat.
14
Serve immediately.
15
For vegetarian variation: Substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth and 4 ounces cubed smoked tofu for the bacon.
16
Step 2, heat 2 tsp olive oil in skillet.
17
Add tofu and cook, stirring until lightly browned, 3-5 minute.
18
Transfer to plate.
19
Add onion to pan and continue with the recipe.

1446

kcal

Calories

106

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounces center-cut reduced-fat bacon, chopped, 1 cup chopped onion, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Penne With Braised Squash & Greens 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.

Penne With Braised Squash & Greens

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