Swiss Chard And Lemon Ricotta Pasta Recipe

Name: Swiss Chard And Lemon Ricotta Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups raw Swiss chard, sliced (including the stems); 2 handfuls dried spaghetti; 2 strips bacon, cut into 1/4-inch slices or lardons; 1/2 large shallot, minced; Olive oil, as needed; 1/3 cup ricotta cheese; 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese; Zest from 1/2 lemon; 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste; 1 pinch dried red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

1
Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat. Blanch the Swiss chard for 5 minutes. Scoop out the chard, and drain well, squeezing out as much of the water as possible. Chop again and set aside.
2
Keep the pot of water boiling, and add the spaghetti noodles. Follow the directions on the packet for making the spaghetti. Drain and set aside, retaining about 1 cup of liquid from cooking the noodles.
3
Fry bacon until just crispy. Add the shallot and saute until soft, adding olive oil if needed.
4
Add the Swiss chard and toss well to break up the chard clumps.
5
Combine the ricotta and Parmesan cheeses in a small bowl, and add the lemon zest, salt, and red pepper flakes. Add to the Swiss chard mixture in the saute pan and mix well.
6
Add cooked spaghetti, and some of the pasta water as needed.
7
Serve warm.

156

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

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: 3 cups raw Swiss chard, sliced (including the stems), 2 handfuls dried spaghetti, 2 strips bacon, cut into 1/4-inch slices or lardons, 1/2 large shallot, minced, and more.

Yes, Swiss Chard And Lemon Ricotta Pasta 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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Swiss Chard And Lemon Ricotta Pasta

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