WHOLE-WHEAT PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND SWISS CHARD

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Whole-Wheat Pasta with Sausage and Swiss Chard image

Wellness Tip: Don't toss your Swiss chard stems! They add texture to this pasta sauce-plus extra antioxidants and vitamin K.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
8 ounces whole-wheat penne
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 hot or regular Italian sausage links (about 4 ounces), casings removed
1/2 onion, thinly sliced
1 bunch rainbow Swiss chard, roughly chopped (stems and leaves separated)
1 bunch rainbow Swiss chard, roughly chopped (stems and leaves separated)
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1 14-ounce can cherry tomatoes
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup grated pecorino romano or parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add the onion and chard stems; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the tomatoes start breaking apart, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the chard leaves to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start wilting, about 3 minutes. Add the pasta, the reserved cooking water and 1/4 cup cheese; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Top each serving with the remaining cheese.

Kwabena Tawiah
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This was a great recipe! I will definitely be making it again.


Iebtieshama Theunissen
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This dish was a bit too heavy for my taste. I would recommend using a lighter type of sausage.


Aiden Daniel
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I found this dish to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices to the sausage and sauce.


Nchimunya Muleya
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt in the sauce.


Miz Boy
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I would definitely make this dish again. It was easy to make and very tasty.


Awe Elijah akorede
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This was a delicious and healthy meal. The Swiss chard added a nice touch of bitterness to the dish, and the sausage was very flavorful.


Juanita Moll
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The sausage was browned perfectly and the Swiss chard was tender but still had a bit of a bite to it.


Mr Joni lslam ‡øê
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This was a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sausage and Swiss chard were a great combination, and the sauce was very flavorful.


ARJU KHAN
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up leftover sausage, and the Swiss chard adds a healthy and delicious twist.


Mudoola Morgan
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This dish was a hit with my family! The kids loved the sausage and pasta, and the adults enjoyed the sophisticated flavor of the Swiss chard.


Alma William
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I'm not a huge fan of Swiss chard, but this dish was surprisingly good. The sausage and sauce were very flavorful, and the chard added a nice touch of bitterness.


Rumesh Maduwantha
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This was a delicious and easy dish to make. I used a whole wheat pasta that I had on hand, and it worked perfectly. The sausage and Swiss chard were a great combination, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.