Pasta with Sausage and Swiss Chard

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this comforting and flavor-packed Pasta with Sausage and Swiss Chard. This easy-to-make dish combines tender penne pasta with savory Italian sausage and nutrient-rich Swiss chard, all brought together in a light garlic and chicken broth sauce. A hint of crushed red pepper adds subtle heat, while grated Parmesan cheese lends a delectable creaminess to every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this wholesome recipe is perfect for busy evenings yet sophisticated enough to impress guests. Garnish with extra Parmesan for an irresistible finishing touch!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz Penne pasta
• 12 oz Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
• 8 cups Swiss chard (stems removed, leaves roughly chopped)
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 3 Garlic cloves (minced)
• 0.25 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 0.5 cup Chicken broth (low-sodium)
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated, plus extra for serving)
• 0 to taste Salt
• 0 to taste Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the penne pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Transfer the cooked sausage to a plate and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. If using, stir in the crushed red pepper flakes.

Step 4

Add the Swiss chard to the skillet, cooking until wilted, about 3–4 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.

Step 5

Return the cooked sausage to the skillet, then pour in the chicken broth. Stir to combine and let it simmer for 2 minutes.

Step 6

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly in the sauce. If the mixture is too dry, add some of the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 7

Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 8

Serve the pasta warm, topped with additional Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1498.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3096.4

Total Fat 148.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 54.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 335.4mg	0%
Sodium 8182.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 280.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.0g	0%
Total Sugars 6.2g
Protein 152.7g	0%

Vitamin D 47.6IU	0%
Calcium 1690.3mg	0%
Iron 27.0mg	0%
Potassium 3720.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.6%

Protein: 19.9%

Carbs: 36.5%