PENNE WITH SWISS CHARD AND WHITE BEANS

[Guest guest]

This really good.

 

Enjoy,

Judy

 

 

 

PENNE WITH SWISS CHARD AND WHITE BEANS

Serves: 6

 

Swiss chard is a beloved kitchen-garden vegetable in Italian cuisine. Combined

with white beans (cannellini) and tomatoes, this stick-to-your-ribs pasta dish

will satisfy the heartiest of appetites.

a.. 1 good-sized bunch Swiss chard (about 10 to 12 ounces)

b.. 10 to 12 ounces penne pasta

c.. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

d.. 1 large onion, quartered and thinly sliced

e.. 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced

f.. 1/4 cup water

g.. 1 1/ 2 to 2 pounds diced ripe tomatoes (substitute one 28-ounce can diced

tomatoes if good, fresh tomatoes are unavailable)

h.. 16-ounce can large white beans (cannellini), drained and rinsed

i.. 1/4 cup raisins or currants

j.. Salt

k.. Grated fresh Parmesan cheese or Parmesan-style soy cheese for topping,

optional

Remove the stems from the Swiss chard and rinse it well. Drain lightly and chop

the leaves coarsely. Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Cook the pasta in

rapidly simmering water for 10 to 12 minutes (or according to package

directions), until al dente, then drain.

 

In the meantime, heat the oil in an extra-large saucepan or steep-sided stir-fry

pan. Add the onions and garlic and saute over medium heat until the onion is

golden, about 5 minutes.

 

Add the water and the chard. Cover and cook just until the chard wilts down,

stirring once or twice, about 3 minutes.

 

Stir in the tomatoes, beans, and raisins or currants. Cook just until everything

is well heated through, another 4 to 5 minutes.

 

Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce in a large serving bowl. Toss well, then

season to taste with salt and toss again.Serve at once. Pass around some fresh

Grated Parmesan cheese for topping, if desired.

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Oooh, that sounds wonderful! Thank you, Judy!

 

 

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