Swiss Chard Pasta with Garlic

5 from 1 vote

Swiss Chard Pasta with Garlic is a flavorful meal that's easy to make with only 5 ingredients in under 30 minutes. This rustic dish is naturally vegan and a delicious way to enjoy more dark leafy greens.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Course, Pasta

Cuisine: Fusion, Italian, Mediterranean

Special diet: gluten-free option, nut-free, soy-free, vegan

Servings:

Calories: 465kcal

Author: Amy Katz

Ingredients

12-16 ounces short pasta such as penne (I use Barilla gluten free penne)
1 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for sauteing
2-3 cloves garlic minced
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 bunch swiss chard any color, cut into ribbons
salt to taste

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Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving about ½ cup of the starchy cooking water.
12-16 ounces short pasta
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and stir about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
1 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2-3 cloves garlic, ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Add the chard and a pinch of salt and saute until the chard is tender and reduced in size.
1 bunch swiss chard, salt
Combine the chard with the cooked pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Taste and add more salt, if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Create fewer dirty dishes by cooking the chard in the same pot you used to prepare the pasta.
The stems and ribs can be rather tough. You can either discard them, or chop them finely and use them in this recipe. The stems will take a little longer to cook, so if using them, add them to the skillet a couple of minutes before you add the chopped leaves.
Leftover pasta can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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