This sophisticated main dish is brimming
with flavor as well as vitamin A, vitamin C and iron.
Penne
with Swiss Chard and Toasted Pine Nuts
- 1 pound dried penne pasta,
cooked and kept warm, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil - divided use
5 large cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper, crushed
8 cups (10 ounces) Swiss chard or spinach leves, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup (1 ounce) BUITONI Refrigerated Freshly Shredded Romano
Cheese
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil
in large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic
and crushed red pepper; cook for 30 seconds. Add Swiss chard;
cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes or until Swiss
chard is wilted.
- Stir in pasta, reserved
cooking water and remaining oil. Sprinkle with nuts, 3 tablespoons
cheese and black pepper. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Makes 4 servings.
Estimated Times:
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 10 mins
Nutritonal Information
Per Serving: Calories: 520 Total Fat: 13 g Saturated Fat: 2.5
g Cholesterol: 5 mg Sodium: 230 mg Carbohydrates: 83 g Dietary
Fiber: 5 g Sugars: 5 g Protein: 18 g
Recipe is the property
of Nestlé® and Meals.com, used with permission.
