Mediterranean Pasta with Greens

A delicious blend of greens, olives, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes tossed with pasta. Delicious and satisfying.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 296 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (16 ounce) package dry fusilli pasta
• 1 bunch Swiss chard, stems removed
• ½ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• ½ cup pitted, chopped kalamata olives
• ½ cup pitted, chopped green olives
• ¼ cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in pasta, cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain.

Step 2

Place chard in a microwave safe bowl. Fill bowl about 1/2 full with water. Cook on High in the microwave 5 minutes, until limp; drain.

Step 3

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, green olives, and garlic. Mix in the chard. Cook and stir until tender. Toss with pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.