Penne with Swiss Chard and Ricotta Recipe

Name: Penne with Swiss Chard and Ricotta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Water; 1 bunch (a Bunch Is About 3/4 Pound) Swiss Chard, Leaves Removed From Stems And Coarsely Chopped; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 6 ounces, weight Penne Pasta, Cooked According To Package Instruction For Al Dente; 1/2 cups Sun Dried Tomatoes, Drained And Coarsely Chopped; 2 Tablespoons Shredded Parmesan Cheese; 1/4 teaspoons Dried Oregano; 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1/4 cups Toasted Pine Nuts (optional); 1/4 cups Whole Roasted Garlic Cloves (optional); 1/4 cups Cooked Diced Pancetta (optional); 1/2 cups Part-skim Ricotta Cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Water
1 bunch (a Bunch Is About 3/4 Pound) Swiss Chard, Leaves Removed From Stems And Coarsely Chopped
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
6 ounces, weight Penne Pasta, Cooked According To Package Instruction For Al Dente
1/2 cups Sun Dried Tomatoes, Drained And Coarsely Chopped
2 Tablespoons Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1/4 teaspoons Dried Oregano
1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1/4 cups Toasted Pine Nuts (optional)
1/4 cups Whole Roasted Garlic Cloves (optional)
1/4 cups Cooked Diced Pancetta (optional)
1/2 cups Part-skim Ricotta Cheese

1
Add water to the bottom of a deep saute pan.
2
Place chopped Swiss chard on top with a pinch of salt.
3
Cook over medium heat until Swiss chard is just wilted.
4
Drain thoroughly and set aside.
5
Heat olive oil in deep saute pan over medium heat.
6
Add in garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
7
Add in the cooked and drained pasta and toss evenly to coat.
8
Stir in Swiss chard, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and any optional add-ins (I used pine nuts, whole roasted garlic cloves and some cooked pancetta).
9
Dollop with ricotta cheese.
10
Turn heat to low, cover the pan and cook until cheese is melted.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Water, 1 bunch (a Bunch Is About 3/4 Pound) Swiss Chard, Leaves Removed From Stems And Coarsely Chopped, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Penne with Swiss Chard and Ricotta 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 Swiss Chard and Ricotta

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