Fettuccine with Sautéed Swiss Chard and Pine Nuts
Fettuccine with Sautéed Swiss Chard and Pine Nuts is a delicious and healthy pasta dish that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is a great way to incorporate more greens into your diet, and the pine nuts add a nice crunch and nutty flavor to the dish.
To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients per serving:
- 2 oz. fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup Swiss chard, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. pine nuts
- Salt and pepper to taste
To start, cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Next, add the chopped Swiss chard to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the skillet with the Swiss chard. Toss everything together until the pasta is coated in the garlic and Swiss chard mixture.
Finally, toast the pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat until lightly browned. Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the top of the pasta and serve immediately.
This Fettuccine with Sautéed Swiss Chard and Pine Nuts dish is a perfect combination of healthy greens and delicious pasta. The Swiss chard adds a slightly bitter flavor that is balanced out by the nuttiness of the pine nuts. The garlic and olive oil add a nice depth of flavor to the dish, and the fettuccine pasta is the perfect vehicle for all of the delicious flavors.
Type: Pasta Dish
Main Ingredients: Fettuccine, Swiss Chard, Pine Nuts.