Swiss Chard and Parmesan Pasta
Cuisine: Pasta
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Serves: 4 servings
- 12 oz. pasta of choice (I used whole wheat penne)
- 3 Tbsp. butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ yellow onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp. flour
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 large bunch rainbow chard, stems and leaves chopped separately
- 1 tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter. Add garlic, onion, and chopped Swiss chard stems. Cook until tender, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
- Add Swiss chard leaves and cook until wilted.
- Add flour and mix. Add half and half and simmer over low heat until thickened.
- Add salt, pepper, and parmesan. Stir until combined.
- Return pasta to pot.
- Serve topped with parmesan cheese and fresh-ground pepper.
Recipe by For the Love of Gourmet at https://fortheloveofgourmet.com/swiss-chard-and-parmesan-past/
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