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Swiss Chard Pasta Bake
This healthy, veggie-filled pasta bake will satisfy meat eaters and vegetarians alike. Great for company or a weekend dinner. Gluten-free and vegan options.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 55 min⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 25 min👤 Jeanine Donofrio📖 loveandlemons
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●oven
- ●pot
- ●bowl
- ●pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Fill another bowl with ice and a bit of water. Drop chard leaves in boiling water for about ⏱️ 1 minute, remove and drop in ice water to stop the cooking process so your chard keeps its vibrant green color.
3
Re-using the same pot, cook pasta according to package directions, cutting the time a minute or two short since the pasta will continue cooking while it bakes.
4
Meanwhile, make the tomato sauce: Over medium-high heat, sauté the onion in the olive oil. Add a few pinches of salt. Add the garlic. When onions are translucent, add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, wine, and sugar. Reduce the heat. Simmer for 10 or ⏱️ 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more salt & pepper to taste (only if needed). Add the red pepper flakes, if using.
tomato sauce, any kind you like or see recipe below2 cupstomato sauce (plain)1 (8 oz) canonion, diced1diced tomatoes1 (14 oz) cansugar2 teaspoonsRed pepper flakes (optional)
5
Remove the chard from ice water, squeeze out excess water, and chop.
6
In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta, chard, cheese cubes, and tomato sauce.
tomato sauce, any kind you like or see recipe below2 cupstomato sauce (plain)1 (8 oz) can
7
Pour the mixture in a 9×13 pan. Sprinkle shredded parmesan cheese on top (if you like), and/or a drizzle of olive oil. Bake for ⏱️ 25-30 minutes. Broil for the last ⏱️ 1-2 minutes if you would like the cheese topping more brown and bubbling. (Note, if you’re not putting cheese on top, watch it more closely because it will dry out faster). Even without cheese on top, I prefer a bit of a crunchy crust. If you don’t, cook it less.
8
Remove from the oven and let cool for ⏱️ 15 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh chopped basil.
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