Garlicky Chard Pasta with Toasted Bread Crumbs
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
2 servings
- 4 ounces dry pasta- linguini, spaghetti, etc.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves,rough chopped
- 1 shallot- finely sliced
- 1 bunch chard – chopped, stems separated
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked pepper
- lemon zest from one lemon
- optional toppings: chili flakes, toasted pine nuts, pecorino cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup bread- crumbled and torn
- 2 garlic cloves- sliced (optional)
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Preparation
Step 1
Cook the Pasta
Step 2
Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to directions. Drain, and save 1 cup of hot pasta water.
Step 3
At the same time, wilt the chard
Step 4
In an extra-large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and shallot and sauté for 3-5 minutes, stirring, until fragrant and golden. Add chard stems first, and sauté for 2 minutes, then add the rest of chard, gently wilting (add a little splash of pasta water or white wine if dry). Turn heat off.
Step 5
Make the garlic chips & toasted bread crumbs—
Step 6
heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. For extra garlic flavor, add sliced garlic and saute until golden crispy. Set aside. Add torn and crumbled bread crumbs and gently toast, stirring often until golden and crisp. Set aside.
Step 7
Combine.
Step 8
Add the cooked pasta to the wilted chard along with the lemon zest, salt and pepper, heating up gently. Toss well, adding a little pasta water to loosen it just a bit. Add a drizzle olive oil , just enough to lightly coat the noodles.
Step 9
Taste
Step 10
for salt, add a squeeze of lemon juice if you like and adjust both to taste.
Step 11
Serve
Step 12
Divide among two bowls and sprinkle with optional chili flakes, garlic chips & toasted bread crumbs. Dust with pecorino, or leave the cheese off and keep it vegan. 🙂
Step 13
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