Pasta with Swiss Chard

Garden fresh Swiss chard is quickly cooked with olive oil, garlic, and capers in this quick and easy Italian-inspired meal.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 453 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 bunch Swiss chard, chopped
• 1 teaspoon capers
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
• 0.33333334326744 pound whole-wheat spaghetti

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in spaghetti and return to a boil. Cook spaghetti uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic; cook until softened, 1 minute. Add Swiss chard; cook and stir until chard stems tender. (You can use some of the hot pasta water and cover the pan to help steam the chard.)

Step 3

Stir hot spaghetti and capers into chard mixture; season with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.