Spaghetti And Swiss Chard With Garlic Chips Recipes

ITALIAN SWISS CHARD "SPAGHETTI"

Steps:

• While the spaghetti squash and prosciutto are in the oven (see directions on how to prepare these below), cut the stems and ribs from the swiss chard, removing any tough portions. Cut the stems into 1-inch pieces. Stack the chard leaves and roll them up lengthwise, then cut into 1-inch strips. Set aside for now.
• Heat oil in a dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat, then add onions and cook for about 5-6 minutes until the onions soften.
• Add the garlic and spices, stir for a minute, then add the white wine, tomatoes and chard stems. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, then add the chard leaves. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes.
• Remove lid, raise heat to high and stir-fry until most of the liquid in the pot evaporates, about 5-6 minutes.
• Add the cooked spaghetti squash, stir and turn off the heat.
• Crumble baked prosciutto on top of the "pasta," mix well and serve.

PASTA WITH SWISS CHARD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the spaghetti, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook for 1 minute to soften. Add the Swiss chard. Cook and stir until the stems of the chard are tender. You can use some of the hot pasta water to help steam the chard in the covered pan.
• Stir the hot spaghetti into the chard mixture along with the capers. Season to taste with salt and black pepper, and drizzle with lemon juice if desired. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

SWISS CHARD WITH ONIONS & GARLIC

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add vinegar, stirring to loosen any browned bits from pot. Add remaining ingredients; cook 4-6 minutes or until chard is tender, stirring occasionally.

SPAGHETTI AND SWISS CHARD WITH GARLIC CHIPS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then cook garlic, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer garlic with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
• Cook onion in oil remaining in skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add currants and cook, stirring, until plumped, about 1 minute.
• Stir chard stems into onion mixture with water and 3/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Cook, covered, over medium-high heat until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in chard leaves and cook, covered, until stems and leaves are tender, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 5 quarts water) until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta-cooking water and drain spaghetti.
• Toss spaghetti with chard, olives, and 1/2 cup cooking water, adding more cooking water if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with feta and garlic chips.