Tortellini with Caramelized Onions, Chard and Garlic Oil

By Joelene

Ingredients

• 1 pound(s) cheese tortellini
• 1/4 cup(s) olive oil
• 6 clove(s) garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 red chili, thinly sliced, or 1/4 to 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bunch(es) Swiss chard, stems thinly sliced and leaves torn into pieces
• Kosher salt

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to turn golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chili and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden brown and the chili is just tender, 1 minute more.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the toasted garlic and chili to a bowl, leaving the oil in the skillet.
Increase the heat to medium, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until very tender and golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the Swiss chard stems and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add the leaves and 1/2 tsp salt and cook, tossing occasionally, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
Toss the pasta with the onion-chard mixture, garlic and chili.