Creamy Swiss Chard Pasta Recipe

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Submitted by Derf2440

"Quick - easy - tasty From Lakeside Organic Gardens."

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

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ingredients

1 lb swiss chard
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, smashed
¹⁄₄ cup onion, chopped
2 large tomatoes, chopped
¹⁄₂ cup fat free sour cream or 1/2 cup plain yogurt
¹⁄₂ cup 2% low-fat milk
¹⁄₄ cup parmesan cheese
8 ounces fettuccine pasta, cooked according to package
salt and pepper

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directions

Wash swiss chard, cut into small pieces.
Heat oil in large 2 quart saucepan over medium high heat, 1 to 2 minutes.
Add swiss chard, garlic and onion; cooking 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add tomatoes, sour cream, milk, parmesan cheese, cooked fettuccine, salt and pepper to taste; stir well.
Serve warm.

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I love this pasta dish! I did cook the chard a little longer than called for and the tomatoes too. All the flavors tasted great and it looked so pretty! I added just a little more sour cream too. Thanks for a dish I will definately make again!!!

Sharon123

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My daughter "hates" Swiss chard, but I have a lot in the garden. This made it quite tolerable for her! and the rest of us enjoyed it a lot! I used canned tomatoes (none in the garden yet...) and no milk. Used vegan sour cream as I had that on hand. Didn't measure too closely. Oh, and I kept the stems of the chard (chopped finely) - sauteed them with the onion for a little before adding anything else. I think the burner should be turned off before adding the sour cream...

momefarley
Wonderful! I had some left over cooked bacon that I cut up and added toward the end of cooking. Used greek yogurt in place of sour cream and fresh tomatoes. Will make again for sure!

55tbird
Excellent! And so darn healthy, you'd think you'd just had the best meal in your life! Love the use of swiss chard here, and the lovely use of fresh tomatoes! This is a great recipe that begs you to make it, and soon too! I followed this exactly, and seriously wouldn't change anything. Go ahead, enjoy all you want! Made for National Tomato Month, Diabetic Forum April 2012

Andi Longmeadow Farm
Tasty, versatile recipe! You can add some other veggies and make it even more interesting. I tried it with asparagus and yellow bell pepper (in addition to the chard). Yummy!!

phoenixrizn
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Nice simple, tasty recipe. The longer it cooks, the better it tastes. Yum! and Thank you! Oh, I must mention used greek yogurt instead of sour cream...i'm addicted! Dont' forget the salt and pepper!

meeknlil
Wonderful! I had some left over cooked bacon that I cut up and added toward the end of cooking. Used greek yogurt in place of sour cream and fresh tomatoes. Will make again for sure!

55tbird
This was really good and my whole family liked it. Instead of fettuccine I used cheese tortellini. It was delicious and made the meal a little heartier. Since there was cheese in the tortellini I left it out of the sauce and just served it at the table as a topping. I also added salt and pepper, extra garlic and onion, and I used a can of diced tomatos (drained) instead of fresh.

cknordstrom
This is my new favourite way to use up all the swiss chard in my garden! I used the stems too and didn't even chop them all that small. I doubled the garlic and added it at the end of the sauteing to keep it pungent. I didn't have tomatoes on hand so I used 2 tbsp of tomato paste instead. Still super tasty!

harpchick
The taste on this was unbelievable--even my picky husband was ranting and raving about it. Next time I would do a couple things different. First, recognize that the sauce is watery, period, and accept it. It doesn't hurt the dish at all. Second, don't overcook the chard; it turns all shrivelled up and is less appealing. Third, save the parmesan cheese for adding at the end.HERE'S HOW I MADE IT: I used canned whole tomatoes instead of fresh; full fat sour cream (creme fraiche, actually); whole milk; and fusilli pasta--it held the watery sauce quite well.This is a DEFINITE winner for chard--the best recipe I have yet!

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What is the best way to eat Swiss chard? ›

Chard can be steamed or sauteed, and it's great in soups, stews, casseroles, frittatas and quiches. Young leaves can be eaten raw in salads. Chard always has green leaves, but the stalks can be a variety of colors.

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How to make pasta extra tasty? ›

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🧀 Add some Parmesan cheese for an extra burst of flavor!
🍗 Try adding chicken or shrimp to make it a complete meal!
🌿 Add some spinach, broccoli, or tomatoes to amp up the veggie goodness!
🌶️ If you find it too spicy, reduce the amount of chili flakes!
🛢️ If it's too oily, use less oil for a lighter result!

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What does Rainbow Swiss chard taste like? ›

The large, firm leaves are mild, sweet, earthy and just slightly bitter; on the whole, it's a bit milder than spinach. The stalks -- which can be white, yellow, red, purple, pink, striped and so on -- resemble flat celery with a sweet taste slightly reminiscent of beets.

Should Swiss chard be cooked? ›

Choosing to eat chard raw or cooked depends on your taste and textural preferences. You can enjoy chard raw like spinach, kale and lettuce. As with spinach and kale, chard is earthy, but its bitterness is less intense than kale's.

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What are the side effects of Swiss chard? ›

Can you eat too much Swiss chard? Although Swiss chard is extremely healthy, it should be eaten in moderation. Eating too much can lead to side effects such as: Kidney stones: Swiss chard contains antinutritive oxalates, which may increase urinary oxalate excretion and increase the risk of calcium oxalate stones.

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Is Swiss chard good or bad for you? ›

Health benefits of Swiss chard. Swiss chard is a highly nutritious vegetable. It is a rich source of vitamin K and may help people maintain healthy blood sugar levels and support heart health. It is also commonly known as silverbeet, spinach beet, perpetual spinach, crab beet, and mangold.

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How to keep creamy pasta creamy? ›

Add more cream to keep the sauce from separating

Bring the sauce to room temperature first, then pour it into a pan and gradually raise the stove's temperature while adding cream bit by bit. The fat in the cream helps prevent the sauce from separating.

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How to make pasta stay creamy? ›

You can add some cream, cheese and also a little boiled water in which the pasta was cooked. Adding all these elements will give your pasta sauce a thick and creamy structure.

What is another name for Swiss chard? ›

It belongs to the same family as beets and spinach and is considered a type of beet without an edible root. You may also find chard under different names: chard, stem chard, silverbeet, spinach beet, leaf beet, white beet and seakale beet, to name a few.

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When should you not eat Swiss chard? ›

Kidney stone:

As a result, anyone with kidney stones should avoid Swiss chard because oxalates may increase symptoms in certain people.

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Should you eat the stems of Swiss chard? ›

Chard stems are edible, too, so don't toss them when you're cooking the leaves! If I'm making sautéed Swiss chard, I simply add the stems to the pan a few minutes before I add the leaves so that they have a chance to soften.

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Is it OK to eat Swiss chard raw? ›

If you prefer you can eat swiss chard leaves raw. Raw leaves are a common addition to pre-packaged salads and can also add a big nutritional boost to smoothies. Another fun way to eat raw chard leaves is by using them as a healthy substitute to a tortilla for wraps and tacos.

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Is Swiss chard best eaten raw or cooked? ›

You can eat these greens both raw or cooked. However, cooking chards improves not only the nutrient availability, but also the taste. Swiss chard is susceptible to foodborne pathogens, like other leafy greens, so be careful about washing this veggie thoroughly before preparing it.

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Is chard better cooked or raw? ›

Swiss chard leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. Raw Swiss chard is less bitter than cooked. A bunch of raw Swiss chard will cook to a much smaller amount. The stalks are thicker than the leaves so they take longer to cook.

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