Penne With Swiss Chard And White Beans

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Penne With Swiss Chard And White Beans

 

Recipe By : www.vegkitchen.com 2001

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beans And Legumes Pasta, Couscous, Etc.

Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 bunch Swiss chard -- (about 10 ounces)

10 ounces penne pasta -- up to 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 large organic onion -- quartered

and thinly sliced

3 cloves garlic -- minced, up to 4

1/4 cup dry white wine or water

1 1/2 pounds diced ripe tomatoes -- up to 2 pounds

(substitute 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes

if good fresh tomatoes are unavailable)

fresh tomatoes are unavailable)

16 ounces canned large white beans -- (cannellini)

drained and rinsed

1/4 cup raisins or currants

Salt and freshly ground black pepper -- to taste

Grated fresh Parmesan cheese for topping -- optional

 

Serves: 6

 

Swiss chard is a beloved kitchen-garden vegetable in Italian

cuisine. Combined with white beans (cannellini) and tomatoes, this

stick-to-your-ribs pasta dish will satisfy the heartiest of appetites.

 

Remove the stems from the Swiss chard and rinse it well. Drain lightly and

chop the leaves coarsely. Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Cook the

pasta in rapidly simmering water for 10 to 12 minutes (or according to

package directions), until al dente, then drain.

 

In the meantime, heat the oil in an extra-large saucepan or steep-sided

stir-fry pan. Add the onions and garlic and saute over medium heat until

the onion is golden, about 5 minutes.

 

Add the wine or water and the chard. Cover and cook just until the chard

wilts down, stirring once or twice, about 3 minutes.

 

Stir in the tomatoes, beans, and raisins or currants. Cook just until

everything is well heated through, another 4 to 5 minutes.

 

Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce in a large serving bowl. Toss

well, then season to taste with salt and pepper, and toss again. Serve at

once. Pass around some fresh Grated Parmesan cheese for topping, if desired.

 

 

 

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