Pasta with creamed swiss chard

By exdircomp

Ingredients

• 2 bunches Swiss chard, or kale (or 1 bunch each)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large yellow onion, peeled and thinly sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 3 ounces ricotta salata cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare Pasta to box directions.

Wash the greens, but do not dry. Trim the large stems and coarsely chop. Set aside.
Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat . Add the onions and saute for 4 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 4 minutes longer. Add the greens, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Cook, turning frequently, until the greens has wilted down evenly. Heat the skillet again over medium-high heat and add the cream and nutmeg; cook until it reduces a bit, about 5 minutes. Add the greens and parmesan and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the greens is hot, about 10 more minutes. Serve immediately over pasta and crumble the ricotta salata cheese over the top.