Dinner Tonight: Pasta with Sauteed Swiss Chard, Golden Raisins, and Capers

Name: Dinner Tonight: Pasta with Sauteed Swiss Chard, Golden Raisins, and Capers
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp drained capers; 227 grams farfalle; 3 Tbsps golden raisins; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 servings Grated Parmesan cheese; 2 servings Salt and pepper; 454 grams Swiss chard (red or rainbow)

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Dinner Tonight: Pasta with Sauteed Swiss Chard, Golden Raisins, and Capers a try. This recipe makes 2 servings with 723 calories, 31g of protein, and 17g of fat each. This recipe covers 42% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of capers, farfalle, onion, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, separate the stems of the Swiss chard from the leaves. Chop the stems into 1-inch pieces. Slice the leaves into 2-inch pieces.

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Swiss Chard

Water

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Pot

Pour the olive oil into a large skillet set over medium-high heat.

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Olive Oil

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Add the onion, and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then add the Swiss chard stems, cover, and cook for 5 minutes or so, stirring every minute.

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Swiss Chard

Onion

Toss in the raisins, then add a handful of the chard leaves. Stir well, and then cover the pot. Once they have wilted, add another handful, cover, and wait until those have wilted. Repeat until all the chard leaves are added. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the leaves have wilted and the stems are tender. Turn off the heat and add the capers. Stir until well combined.

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Meanwhile, add a couple tablespoons of salt to the pot of boiling water and cook the pasta according to the directions on the box.

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Pasta

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Drain and set aside when done.

Combine the pasta and Swiss chard mixture in a large bowl. Toss well. Grate some Parmesan cheese on top and drizzle with a bit more olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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