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Penne With Swiss Chard And White Beans

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Date Added:	November 20, 2008
Calories:	53
Serves:	6
Prep. Time:	0:00
Category:	Main Dish, Vegetarian, Copy Cat / Restaurant

Ingredients:

1     bunch         Swiss chard - (abt 10 to 12 oz)
10    ounces        penne pasta - (to 12)
2     tablespoons   extra-virgin olive oil
1     large         onion
                    thinly sliced
3                   garlic cloves - (to 4)
1/4   cup           dry white wine
                    = (or water)
1 1/2 pounds        ripe tomatoes - (to 2)
                    = (substitute one 28-oz can diced
                    tomatoes if good, fresh tomatoes are
                    unavailable)
1     can           large white cannellini beans - (16 oz)
1/4   cup           raisins or currants
                    Salt
                    Freshly-ground black pepper
                    === OPTIONAL TOPPING ===
                    Grated fresh Parmesan cheese
                    = (or Parmesan-style soy cheese)

Directions: one line for each direction. When saved the lines will be numbered.

Remove the stems from the Swiss chard and rinse it well. Drain lightly and chop the leaves coarsely. Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Cook the pasta in rapidly simmering water for 10 to 12 minutes (or according to package directions), until al dente, then drain.
In the meantime, heat the oil in an extra-large saucepan or steep-sided stir-fry pan. Add the onions and garlic and saute over medium heat until the onion is golden, about 5 minutes.
Add the wine or water and the chard. Cover and cook just until the chard wilts down, stirring once or twice, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the tomatoes, beans, and raisins or currants. Cook just until everything is well heated through, another 4 to 5 minutes.
Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce in a large serving bowl. Toss well, then season to taste with salt and pepper, and toss again. Serve at once. Pass around some fresh Grated Parmesan cheese for topping, if desired.
This recipe yields 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 53

Calories from Fat 84.4%

Total Fat

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

1mg

Carbohydrate

Dietary Fiber

trace

Protein

trace

Exchanges: 1/2 Vegetable

Rating: ()

Added On: November 20, 2008

* In A Vegetarian Kitchen at http://www.vegkitchen.com