PASTA with chard and almonds

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Bow Tie Noodles with Sauteed Chard and Toasted Almonds

 

Recipe By :More Recipes from a Kitchen Garden 1995 Shepherd and Raboff

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Greens Pasta

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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3 quarts fresh chard leaves

(or 2-large bunches chard)

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

1 medium onion -- chopped

3 garlic clove -- minced

1 tablespoon tomato paste

(or sun dried tomato dice/paste)

1 tablespoon fresh lime or lemon juice

1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth

10 ounces bow tie noodles

3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

or Asiago cheese

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh marjoram

1 teaspoon fresh thyme

1 tablespoon minced chives

salt and pepper

1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds

 

1. Cut out center ribs and stems of chard; cut them into thin slices. Slice

chard leaves into 1/2-inch strips.

 

2. In a large skillet heat oil and butter and add onion and garlic. Saute until

fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add chard stems and saute until softened. Add

chard leaves and saute, stirring for 4 to 5 minutes until wilted. Stir in tomato

paste or sundried tomatoes, lime or lemon juice and chicken broth. Heat

thoroughly.

 

3. In a large pot, bring 3 to 4 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil. Add

bowl ties and cook until done all dente. Drain noodles, combine with chard

mixture, Parmesan or Asiago cheese, and herbs. Heat trough; add salt and pepper

to taste.

 

4. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with the nuts. Add a little

additional cheese, if desired.

 

Description:

" Tastes like freshly sauced ravioli without all the work. "

Copyright:

" 1995 Renee Shepherd "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 396 Calories; 20g Fat (43.3% calories

from fat); 15g Protein; 42g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 63mg Cholesterol;

392mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0

Fruit; 3 1/2 Fat.

 

NOTES : Chard, nuts, herbs and cheese all go beautifully with bow ties.

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 2533 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 824 1582 4244 0 0 0 3382 0 356 0 5282

 

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