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Chard & Bacon Linguine

Name: Chard & Bacon Linguine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked whole wheat linguine; 4 bacon strips, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup dry white wine or additional chicken broth; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 6 cups chopped Swiss chard (about 6 ounces); 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

I use Swiss chard every way I can, and that includes stirring it into this breezy linguine. When you’re short on time, this dish keeps life simple. —Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan

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Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked whole wheat linguine
4 bacon strips, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine or additional chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups chopped Swiss chard (about 6 ounces)
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook linguine according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Add broth, wine, salt and Swiss chard to skillet; bring to a boil. Cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until chard is tender.
Add linguine; heat through, tossing to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.

Health Tip: The dark green color of Swiss chard is a clue that it’s an excellent source of immune-boosting vitamin A.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 353 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 633mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 7g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable.

Chard & Bacon Linguine

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