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Rigatoni Chard Toss

Rigatoni Chard Toss
I had to get my firefighter husband to eat more fruits and veggies to lower his cholesterol and triglycerides. Fresh chard and tomatoes add a lot of fiber and vitamins to our diets but we love it for the flavor. While he would never admit to eating “health food” around the firehouse, this dish is one of many that made his trips to the doctor much more pleasant! —Carolyn Kumpe, El Dorado, Cal
11 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Cook: 20 min.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 bunch Swiss chard, coarsely chopped
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 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

Directions

  • Cook rigatoni according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add
  • Swiss chard and onion; cook and stir 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 2
  • minutes longer. Stir in tomatoes, beans, salt, pepper flakes, fennel
  • and pepper. Cook 3-4 minutes longer or until chard is tender.
  • Drain rigatoni, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Add rigatoni, pasta
  • water and basil to skillet; toss to combine. Serve with cheese.
  • Yield: 11 servings.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup pasta mixture equals 159 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 291 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
© Taste of Home 2013