Bowties with Swiss Chard and Sundried Tomatoes

Servings & Prep Time

25 minutes Prep + Cook Time
Servings: 8 · serving size: about 1 3/4 cups


I could practically feel myself growing stronger after eating this tasty dish stacked with power foods like greens, onions, beans and tomatoes, and everyone in our family happily ate it. Serve it with whole grain bread.

* 16 oz. bowtie pasta (farfalle)
* 2 Tbsp. olive oil
* 1 yellow onion, diced
* 2 tsp. minced garlic, (about 4 cloves)
* 1/3 cup julienne-cut sundried tomatoes, sold in a bag
* 1 head Swiss chard, kale or spinach, cleaned thoroughly, ends trimmed, and chopped (about 1 lb.)
* 1 tsp. fresh or dried rosemary, chopped
* 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
* 1/4 tsp. salt, or to taste
* 15 oz. canned cannellini or white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook the noodles according to the package directions until they are al dente. When they are nearly done cooking, scoop out about 1/4 cup of the cooking water and set that aside.

Meanwhile, in a heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook them for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, while you chop the chard. Stir in the tomatoes and chard, cover the skillet, reduce the heat (so the chard steams but doesn't burn) and steam the chard for about 5 minutes. Stir in the rosemary, vinegar, salt and beans. Continue cooking it until the noodles are done.

Drain the noodles, allowing a little water to cling to them, and combine the chard mixture and the noodles. Stir in the cheese. If the pasta is too dry, stir in some or all of the reserved cooking water. Serve it immediately.

Scramble Flavor Booster: Serve the pasta with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper.

Tip:

If your market doesn't carry chard (many farm markets have it right now), use kale, spinach, or greens of your choice.
SERVE WITH WHOLE GRAIN BREAD

Serve it with a loaf of whole grain bread.
Nutritional Information per serving (% based upon daily values)
Calories: 330; Total Fat: 6g, 9%; Saturated Fat: 2g, 8%; Cholesterol: 5mg, 2%; Sodium: 430mg, 18%; Total Carbohydrate: 56g, 19%; Dietary Fiber: 5g, 20%; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 13g

Nutritional Information per serving with sidedish (% based upon daily values) (1 slice bread)
Calories: 440; Total Fat: 8g, 12%; Saturated Fat: 2g, 8%; Cholesterol: 5mg, 2%; Sodium: 610mg, 26%; Total Carbohydrate: 76g, 26%; Dietary Fiber: 8g, 32%; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 17g