A simple dinner that introduces new veggies to kids with a dish that they already love! Garlic Pasta with Swiss Chard is a simple weeknight dinner full of color and nutrition. Swiss chard is a nutrition powerhouse. It is an excellent source of vitamins K, A, and C as well as important minerals. The thick stalk part of Swiss chard can have a mildly bitter taste. In this recipe we use the tender parts of the leaves which have a very mild taste similar to spinach. When you combine the Swiss chard in this recipe with the garlic and cheese, it really just takes on those flavors.
Ingredients8 ounce Spaghetti
4 cup Chard, swiss, raw
2 clove garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
14 1/2 ounce diced tomatoes, canned
15 ounce white beans, canned
Toppings1 tablespoon parsley, fresh
1/8 cup chopped basil, fresh
1/2 ounce Parmesan cheese, shredded
Method
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup liquid, and set aside.
- While pasta is cooking chop swish chard, separating stems from leaves; mince garlic; drain and rinse beans. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in the same pot you cooked the pasta.
- Add chopped stems and salt to hot oil; sauté for 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add in roughly chopped leaves and reserved cooking liquid. Cover and cook 2-3 minutes until they begin to wilt.
- Stir in garlic, drained tomatoes, and beans. Cook approximately 5 minutes until warmed through. Add pasta and toss together.
- Serve topped with parsley, basil, and grated Parmesan to taste.