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A simple chard pasta recipe, Orecchiette with Swiss Chard, Parmesan and fresh Lemon is light and quick to make for a weeknight dinner.
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Orecchiette with Swiss Chard, Parmesan and Lemon

A simple chard pasta recipe, Orecchiette with Swiss Chard, Parmesan and fresh Lemon is light and quick to make for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: pasta with swiss chard, rainbow chard recipes, swiss chard recipes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 566kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Begin by boiling a salted pot of water and cook pasta according to directions. While pasta cooks, make the rest of the dish.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes and saute for 1-2 minutes until garlic begins to lightly change in color.
  • Next add the chard stems and cook for another minute. Then add the chard leaves and toss to combine and cook until wilted. You may have to add the leaves in batches but it will all cook down.
  • Season with salt and adjust seasoning if needed. Then add in the cooked pasta and toss with grated Parmesan and lemon zest and add a bit of pasta water if it looks too dry or an extra drizzle of olive oil.
  • Put aside pasta and cook eggs. In a small nonstick skillet, add a drizzle of olive oil and carefully crack the egg in the pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 566kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1960IU | Vitamin C: 8.2mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 2.4mg