PENNE WITH SWISS CHARD AND LEEKS IN A WALNUT CREAM SAUCE

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Penne with Swiss Chard and Leeks in a Walnut Cream Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup minced leek, white and pale green part
1 pound swiss chard (red if possible), stems cut from leaves and chopped into thin slices
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes-optional
1/3 cup canned chicken broth
2/3 to 1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon walnut or similar nut oil (such as hazelnut)
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 pound penne, cooked and drained according to package directions
3 tablespoons toasted walnut halves, broken into large pieces
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or parsley or a combination of both
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese-optional garnish

Steps:

  • In a skillet set over moderately low heat melt butter, add leek, chard stems, and salt and pepper to taste. Cut a round piece of waxed paper to fit the size of your skillet and place it over the vegetables. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 5 minutes. Remove the cover and waxed paper. Now add the chard leaves, garlic, red pepper flakes, and broth and simmer the mixture stirring occasionally, uncovered for 5 minutes more. Increase the heat to high and reduce liquid until almost evaporated. Add the cream and walnut oil and simmer sauce over moderately high heat, stirring, until lightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer cooked pasta to a large bowl. Add the sauce, toasted walnuts and toss to combine. Transfer pasta to serving plates and sprinkle with tarragon or parsley. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

jorgiet lumanog
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a delicious and easy-to-make meal that everyone will enjoy.


Sushant Timilsina
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This is a great dish to serve with a side of bread or salad.


Sohail Karar
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this dish. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Saaqi Saaqi
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover Swiss chard. I always have a bunch in my fridge, so this is a great way to use it up.


Tamanna Akter
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The Swiss chard, leeks, and walnuts all complement each other perfectly.


Hoodo Ahmed
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. I will definitely be making it again.


rachel kinton
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it without complaint.


Gbemisola Oloruneto
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I'm not a huge fan of walnuts, so I used pine nuts instead. It was still delicious.


Nevaeh Martinez
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This dish is a little bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and flavorful meal.


Cm Anamul Hauqe Anon
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I used a different type of pasta than the recipe called for, but it still turned out great. I think any type of pasta would work well with this sauce.


Iqra Ishfaq
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I added some crumbled bacon to the sauce for a little extra flavor. It was delicious!


Muhammad Arslan
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I made this dish exactly as the recipe stated and it turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the Swiss chard and leeks were cooked perfectly.


Ibitola Emmanuel
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and flavorful. I would definitely serve it at a dinner party.


Munir Taj
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I love that this dish is vegetarian. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The walnuts add a nice protein boost too.


Avgeek With moayed
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This was a quick and easy weeknight meal. I used pre-chopped Swiss chard and leeks to save time. The sauce came together quickly and easily. The whole dish was ready in under 30 minutes.


Muhoro Solomon
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I'm not usually a fan of Swiss chard, but I really enjoyed it in this dish. The leeks and walnuts added a nice touch too. The sauce was creamy and flavorful without being too heavy.


Rabiu Waliyah
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the walnut cream sauce. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Luke Harrison
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The combination of the Swiss chard, leeks, walnuts, and cream sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.