Pasta with chard, tomatoes, and cheese
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Sautéing cherry tomatoes with garlic and butter enhances their sweetness. The finished dish can be served immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Wash and coarsely chop Swiss chard. Coarsely chop goat cheese. Halve the pecan nuts. Mince the garlic. Cut cherry tomatoes in half. Bring 1.8 liters of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and the pasta, stir and cook until done, according to package instructions. Drain the pasta in a colander, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, and return the pasta to the saucepan.
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Step 2
2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat olive oil, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes over medium heat. Add cherry tomatoes, Swiss chard, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
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Step 3
3. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the chard wilts and the tomatoes become soft.
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Step 4
4. In a pot, mix the pasta with goat cheese and ½ cup of the reserved liquid. Add the tomato mixture, pecans, and grated Parmesan cheese, and stir to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add more liquid. Serve immediately.