Orecchiette with Swiss Chard and Fontina

By á-96

Heaps of Swiss chard create a satisfying pasta dish without the guilt.

Ingredients

• kosher salt
• 1 lb orecchiette pasta
• 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lb Swiss chard, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 Tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 cups grated Fontina, plus more for garnish
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.

2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Swiss chard, garlic, and red pepper flakes and season with salt. Cook, stirring, until greens are just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cooked pasta and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water and stir to create a sauce. Add Fontina and stir until melted.

3. Garnish with parsley and serve with Fontina.