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Kale may be in the spotlight, but chard is a wonderful green you shouldn’t ignore. Try it in this simple yet flavorful Pasta with Garlicky Chard.

Obviously I love kale, especially raw, like in Pomegranate and Apple Kale Salad or Fall Kale and Quinoa Salad, but there’s just something about this other leafy vegetable.

Kale may be in the spotlight, but chard is a wonderful green you shouldn't ignore. Try it in this simple yet flavorful Pasta with Garlicky Chard. (Vegan | Gluten free option)

When I start getting chard in my CSA box, I wondered what to do with it. So I started experimenting and found my favorite way to eat it is with pasta.

Chard comes in various colors, even rainbow, with stems that are pink, red, yellow, and orange. I prefer to remove the tough stems and ribs, but if you don’t want to waste them, just cook them first before adding the leaves since they take a little longer. Chard reduces substantially in size when cooked, just like spinach and kale.

What do I like the most about this Pasta with Garlicky Chard?

  1. It’s pasta, which is comforting and delicious. It’s also affordable and a staple in my pantry. And probably yours, too.
  2. This recipe only takes a few minutes to make. Dinner will be on the table in under 30 minutes.
  3. If you want, you can prepare the greens in the same pot you used to cook the pasta. Fewer dishes to clean is always a plus for me!
  4. You only need a few ingredients: pasta, olive oil, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, chard, and salt.
  5. The leftovers taste great reheated the next day.

Pasta with Garlicky Chard

Pasta with Garlicky Chard
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Pasta with Garlicky Chard

Pasta with Garlicky Chard is quick and easy to make. Serve it with a side salad for a delicious meal.
Course Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 463 kcal
Author Amy Katz

Ingredients

  • 1 box short pasta (12-16 ounces) such as penne (I use Barilla gluten free penne)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil for sauteing
  • 2-3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 bunch chard any color, cut into ribbons
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of the starchy cooking water.
  2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and stir about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  3. Add chard and a pinch of salt and saute until chard is tender and reduced in size.
  4. Combine the chard with the cooked pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Taste and add more salt if desired.
  5. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

You can save dishes by cooking the chard in the same pot you used to prepare the pasta.

Nutrition Facts
Pasta with Garlicky Chard
Amount Per Serving
Calories 463 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 8%
Sodium 167mg 7%
Potassium 535mg 15%
Total Carbohydrates 87g 29%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 3g
Protein 16g 32%
Vitamin A 92.1%
Vitamin C 27.3%
Calcium 6.2%
Iron 15.6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Pasta with Garlicky Chard

What’s your favorite way to enjoy chard? Please let me know in the comments!

Looking for more pasta recipes? You may also enjoy Creamy Asparagus Pasta.

Creamy Asparagus Pasta


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  1. Just made the garlicky chard pasta and loved it!! Just the right amount of garlic without being over powering. I added a little Romano cheese on the top too. I will make this again for sure.

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  5. Well, I make an out of the world Swiss Chard gratin!! My kids and grandkids expect it every Thanksgiving and Christmas. There are never any leftovers. I do like adding a leafy green veggie to pasta. I think it not only is more pleasing to the eye but I think it makes the pasta taste better. Your recipe looks delicious!

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  9. Love how easy this is to throw together! I haven’t done much experimenting with chard (none, really) but I definitely want to give this a try, so I’ll look for it when next I hit to grocery 🙂

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  12. I’ve had a bumper crop of chard this year & eating it with pasta has been on high rotation for dinner. Sometimes with some mushrooms, sometimes with other herbs like thyme or parsley added, even a splash of white wine.
    Love your photography of this dish. (goals!)

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