Linguine with Pancetta and Swiss Chard
Linguine with Pancettan and Swiss Chard might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 6 servings with 418 calories, 18g of protein, and 11g of fat each. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up onion, pepper, flat-leaf parsley, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
Rinse and drain chard; pat dry with paper towels.
Remove stems and center ribs from chard, and cut ribs and stems crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.
Cut chard leaves into 1-inch strips.
Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add pancetta; cook 6 minutes or until browned.
Add onion and garlic, and cook 10 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently.
Add chard stems, and cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add chard leaves and red pepper; cook 5 minutes or until chard wilts, tossing frequently.
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
Drain the pasta in a colander over a bowl; reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.
Add reserved pasta water and pasta to chard mixture; cook over medium-high heat 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese.
Add parsley, salt, and black pepper; toss well to combine.
Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese.