Chard Stalks and Garlic Scape Pasta

A quick, easy and delicious way to use the otherwise unused portion of chard. Use whatever type of pasta you'd like. Garlic can be substituted for garlic scapes. Serve with shredded Parmesan cheese.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 199 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic scapes, sliced
• 1 cup Swiss chard stalks, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 (5 ounce) package dry vermicelli pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the Swiss chard stems in boiling water until tender, 10 to 15 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.

Step 2

Bring a separate large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the vermicelli pasta in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes; drain.

Step 3

Meanwhile, melt the butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; stir in the onion and garlic scapes. Cook and stir until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high, stir in the chard stalks, and cook until the onion has browned, about 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper; stir in the cooked pasta to serve.