Whole-Wheat Penne With Sausage, Chard, and Artichok

Name: Whole-Wheat Penne With Sausage, Chard, and Artichoke Hearts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: coarse salt and black pepper; 12 ounces whole wheat penne; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 34 lb chicken sausage, removed from casing; 1 (9 ounce) box frozen artichoke hearts, thawed; 1 lb swiss chard, cleaned stems and leaves separated and chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; ⅓ cup sun-dried tomato, sliced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving (about 2 ounces); ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil leaf; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

coarse salt and black pepper
12 ounces whole wheat penne
2 tablespoons olive oil
34 lb chicken sausage, removed from casing
1 (9 ounce) box frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
1 lb swiss chard, cleaned stems and leaves separated and chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
⅓ cup sun-dried tomato, sliced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
¾ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving (about 2 ounces)
⅓ cup chopped fresh basil leaf
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

1
Set a large pot of salted water to boil for pasta.
2
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium.
3
Add sausage and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking sausage into pieces, until cooked through and lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes.
4
Add remaining oil, chard stems, artichoke hearts, and garlic; season with salt and pepper.
5
Cook until chard stems soften slightly, 3 to 5 minutes.
6
Add chard leaves and cook, stirring, until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes.
7
Remove from heat.
8
Add pasta to boiling water; cook until 2 minutes short of al dente.
9
Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook 2 minutes.
10
Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain pasta; return to pot.
11
Pour half of reserved pasta water into a small bowl.
12
Add tomato paste and whisk to combine.
13
Add tomato paste mixture, sausage mixture, Parmesan, basil, and red pepper flakes to pasta in pot.
14
Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water if necessary.
15
Season with salt and pepper.

6629

kcal

Calories

167

Fat

Carbs

1208

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: coarse salt and black pepper, 12 ounces whole wheat penne, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 34 lb chicken sausage, removed from casing, and more.

Yes, Whole-Wheat Penne With Sausage, Chard, and Artichoke Hearts 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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Whole-Wheat Penne With Sausage, Chard, and Artichoke Hearts

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Variations & substitutions

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