Whole-Wheat Spaghetti With Chard And Ricotta Recipe

Name: Whole-Wheat Spaghetti With Chard And Ricotta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried whole wheat spaghetti; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 pound green chard (rinsed, ends trimmed, and coarsely chopped); 1 container (15 oz.) low-fat ricotta; 1/3 cup chopped roasted, salted pistachios; 1/4 cup grated pecorino or parmesan cheese; 1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon peel; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 pound dried whole wheat spaghetti
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 pound green chard (rinsed, ends trimmed, and coarsely chopped)
1 container (15 oz.) low-fat ricotta
1/3 cup chopped roasted, salted pistachios
1/4 cup grated pecorino or parmesan cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper

1
In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring about 3 quarts water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender to bite, 7 to 12 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 1/2 cups pasta-cooking water. Return spaghetti to pan.
2
Meanwhile, heat oil in a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over medium heat. Add garlic; stir until fragrant but not brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add chard; stir 3 to 4 minutes. Add 1 cup of reserved water; cook until chard stems are tenderto bite, 6 to 8 minutes.
3
Mix chard mixture into hot spaghetti with ricotta, pistachios, pecorino, lemon peel, lemon juice, remaining 1/2 cup reserved pasta-cooking water, and salt and pepper to taste.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dried whole wheat spaghetti, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic, 1 pound green chard (rinsed, ends trimmed, and coarsely chopped), and more.

Yes, Whole-Wheat Spaghetti With 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.

Whole-Wheat Spaghetti With Chard And Ricotta

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