Pasta with Beans and Chard
- 1 good-sized bunch Swiss chard (10 to 12 ounces)
- 10 to 12 ounces fettuccine or pappardelle
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, quartered and thinly sliced
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- One 28-ounce can Italian-style diced or stewed tomatoes, with juice
- One 15-to 16-ounce can cannellini or pink beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup dark raisins or currants
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- Remove and discard the stems and thicker midribs from the Swiss chard leaves.
- Rinse the leaves well, then drain and coarsely chop them.
- Cook the pasta in plenty of rapidly simmering water until al dente, then drain.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in an extra-large saucepan or stir-fry pan.
- Add the onion and garlic and saute over medium-low heat until the onion is golden.
- Add the wine and Swiss chard.
- Cover and cook just until the chard wilts, stirring once or twice, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes, beans, and raisins.
- Cook just until everything is heated through, another 4 to 5 minutes.
- Combine the fettuccine with the Swiss chard mixture in a large serving bowl.
- Toss well, season with salt and pepper, and toss again.
- I love this dish with cauliflower; two companionable possibilities are Cauliflower with Bread Crumbs (page 206) and Sauteed Cauliflower with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Basil (page 198).
- Add a salad of greens, tomatoes, bell peppers, and olives.
- Another good way to complete the meal is with some crusty bread and a dairy-free version of the traditional insalata caprese (tomato, mozzarella, and basil salad).
- Arrange a platter of flavorful tomato slices overlapping thin slices of vegan mozzarella; sprinkle generously with sliced basil leaves and drizzle everything with good olive oil.
- Calories: 310
- Total Fat: 6g
- Protein: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 7g
- Sodium: 565mg
swiss chard, extra virgin olive oil, onion, garlic, white wine, italianstyle, pink beans, dark raisins, salt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pasta-with-beans-and-chard-390521 (may not work)