amazingly colorful swiss chard
Wonderful swiss chard dish from Megan Bame.
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Greek Greens Penne
Ingredients:
1 pound Swiss chard
½ pound penne pasta
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 cloves thinly sliced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup water
salt and pepper
1 cup canned tomatoes
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Separate the Swiss chard stem and leaves. Rinse and drain each. Cook pasta in boiling, salted water until al dente. Drain. Cook stems alone for 5 minutes to ensure they’re tender for the final preparation.
Prepare chard mixture while pasta is cooking: In a large skillet, over medium heat, stir together red pepper flakes, garlic and oil until garlic is golden. Add chard stems and ¼ cup of water. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add chard leaves, ¼ cup of water, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cook covered for 3 minutes. In a large bowl, toss the penne with the chard mixture and Parmesan cheese. Serve with additional Parmesan, if desired.