Creamy Swiss Chard Pasta
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Swiss Chard Pasta—a velvety and flavorful dish that expertly balances earthy greens with rich, cheesy goodness. Featuring tender ribbons of Swiss chard sautéed with fragrant garlic and folded into a luscious Parmesan cream sauce, this pasta dish is elevated with a hint of bright lemon zest and a touch of optional red pepper flakes for a delightful kick. Perfect for spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne, this recipe comes together effortlessly in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a weeknight dinner or an elegant meal to impress guests. Serve it piping hot, garnished with extra Parmesan, for a bowl of indulgence that's equal parts satisfying and sophisticated. Keywords: creamy Swiss chard pasta, Parmesan cream sauce, easy pasta recipe with greens, quick weeknight dinner, vegetarian pasta recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups Swiss chard, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 cup Pasta cooking water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the chopped Swiss chard to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until wilted and tender.
Pour the heavy cream into the skillet with the Swiss chard and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and the sauce is creamy.
Add the lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to incorporate all the flavors.
Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the creamy Swiss chard sauce. Stir to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, use some of the reserved pasta cooking water to thin it out to your desired consistency.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy your Creamy Swiss Chard Pasta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2032 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.6 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.9 g | 344% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 320 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 4943 mg | 215% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.9 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 61.8 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1203 mg | 93% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 2235 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
