Rigatoni Chard Toss

By joanmarie

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Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta
1 bunch Swiss chard, coarsely chopped
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 11
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 45mins

Preparation

Step 1

Cook rigatoni according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute chard and onion in oil for 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, salt, pepper flakes, fennel and pepper; cook 3-4 minutes longer or until chard is tender.
Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Stir basil, rigatoni and reserved liquid into skillet; heat through. Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 11 servings.