Pasta with Swiss Chard
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and comforting Pasta with Swiss Chard recipe, a perfect blend of earthy greens and simple yet bold flavors. Featuring tender pasta tossed with sautéed garlic, Swiss chard (both stems and leaves for texture and nutrition), and a hint of crushed red pepper flakes, this dish is lightly coated in a luscious Parmesan-infused sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a quick and healthy option that doesn’t skimp on flavor. The addition of reserved pasta cooking water ensures a silky, restaurant-quality finish, while the Parmesan provides a rich, cheesy balance to the slight bitterness of the chard. Ideal for busy evenings, this vegetarian pasta recipe serves four and pairs wonderfully with a crisp side salad or crusty bread.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz Pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bunch Swiss chard, leaves and stems separated and chopped
- 0.5 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0 to taste Salt
- 0 to taste Black pepper
- 1 cup Pasta cooking water (reserved)
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining and set the pasta aside.
Step 2
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant and just beginning to turn golden.
Step 4
Toss in the chopped Swiss chard stems and cook for 2-3 minutes to soften.
Step 5
Add the Swiss chard leaves to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the leaves wilt down.
Step 6
Sprinkle in the crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste, and stir to combine.
Step 7
Add the drained pasta to the skillet along with 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta cooking water. Toss everything together to coat the pasta in the sauce. If needed, add more reserved cooking water a little at a time to create a light sauce.
Step 8
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
Step 9
Serve the pasta warm, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (882.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1155.6 |
| Total Fat 57.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 40mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3477.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 121.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 4.7g | |
| Protein 41.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 602.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1000.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories