Whole-Wheat Spaghetti With Swiss Chard and Pecorino Cheese Recipe

Name: Whole-Wheat Spaghetti With Swiss Chard and Pecorino Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 onions, thinly sliced; 2 bunches swiss chard, trimmed and chopped (about ¼ cups); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes in tomato puree; ¼ cup dry white wine; ¼ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes; salt and pepper; 8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti; ¼ cup pitted kalamata olive, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons freshly grated pecorino cheese; 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 onions, thinly sliced
2 bunches swiss chard, trimmed and chopped (about ¼ cups)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes in tomato puree
¼ cup dry white wine
¼ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
salt and pepper
8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti
¼ cup pitted kalamata olive, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons freshly grated pecorino cheese
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

1
Heat the oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium heat.
2
Add the onions and saute until tender, about 8 minutes.
3
Add the chard and saute until it wilts, about 2 minutes.
4
Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5
Stir in the tomatoes with their juices, wine, and red pepper flakes.
6
Bring to a simmer.
7
Cover and simmer until the tomatoes begin to break down and the chard is very tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
8
Season the chard mixture, to taste, with salt and pepper.
9
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
10
Add the spaghetti and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring frequently, about 8 to 10 minutes.
11
Drain the spaghetti.
12
Add the spaghetti to the chard mixture and toss to combine.
13
Transfer the pasta to serving bowls.
14
Sprinkle the olives, cheese, and pine nuts and serve.

250

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 onions, thinly sliced, 2 bunches swiss chard, trimmed and chopped (about ¼ cups), 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Whole-Wheat Spaghetti With Swiss Chard and Pecorino Cheese 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 Swiss Chard and Pecorino Cheese

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