Pasta with Swiss Chard and Parmesan Cheese
- By FruitGuys Staff
- November 25, 2009
- Reading Time: 1 min.
Recipe by The FruitGuys
INGREDIENTS
- One bunch Swiss chard
- Two tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Two garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon dried hot
- Red-pepper flakes (optional)
- 3/4 pound penne pasta
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (additional for serving optional)
PREPARATION
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
- Meanwhile, cut out center ribs and stems from chard, then thoroughly wash, along with leaves, in several changes of cold water.
- Cut ribs and stems crosswise into 1/4-inch-thin pieces and coarsely chop leaves.
- Sauté the garlic and red pepper flakes (optional) in a tablespoon or so of olive oil over medium heat in a large frying pan.
- Add chard stems and salt, and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Add chard leaves and simmer, partially covered, until chard stems are tender about 5 minutes.
- Cook pasta until al dente, drain pasta in a colander, and reserve 1/2 cup pasta-cooking water.
- Add pasta to chard mixture with cheese and salt to taste and toss until combined well. Thin with some of the reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Serve warm.
Get tips for your office
Be an office hero!Recent Articles
2024 Spring Fruit Guide
March 28, 2024
20+ B Corp Companies to Brighten Your Workday
March 23, 2024
5 Reasons Customers Love Our Office Snacks (In Their Words!)
March 22, 2024
What to Do With Leftover Fruit at Work
March 15, 2024
The FruitGuys 2023 Impact Report Is Here!
March 14, 2024