Member Phylis Jo Kubey sent in some great recipes - including this one for Swiss chard, which I tried over the weekend. It is delicious! Also check out the blog for another great recipe - Whole Wheat Penne with Cabbage and Cumin.
PASTA WITH SWISS CHARD (or other greens)
8 ounces penne, rotelle or rigatoni, cooked and drained
1/4 cup pasta cooking water
1 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped or thinly sliced
1 pound Swiss chard or other greens, washed, stems removed and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup red or white wine or stock
1 cup crushed red tomatoes
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts (optional)
Salt and pepper
In a large skillet heat the oil and stir in the onion. Cook for 2 minutes and stir in the garlic. Add the chopped Swiss chard and toss to coat. Pour in the wine or stock and stir to coat. When the chard begins to wilt, stir in the tomatoes, red pepper flakes,
and pine nuts. Bring to a simmer and stir in the reserved pasta cooking water. Remember: Do not over cook the greens. It is ready to serve just after it has wilted. Immediately add the cooked pasta and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
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2 comments:
Grazie mille, just the recipe I needed for tonight. I have all the ingredients!
great recipe! if you're not vegetarian, you could throw in some sweet italian sausage - delicious!
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