Creamy Lemon Swiss Chard Pasta
This Creamy Lemon Swiss Chard Pasta is made with love and comes in a dreamy cream sauce that coats the fettucine well and has hints of garlic, lemon and cheese. Get ready to elevate your pasta to the next level with this delicious recipe.
You may also like this Creamy Sardine Lemon Pasta Ravioli
I used garden fresh Swiss chard for this Creamy Lemon Swiss Chard Pasta dish. However, most store bought are just as good!
You can always add spinach in replace of Swiss chard desired, I choose swiss chard as I love the color and flavor much more.
IS SWISS CHARD HEALTHY?
Yes, Swiss chard is packed full of health benefits and rich in nutrience. Such as vitamin A, C and K. As well as essential minerals like magnesium, potassium, and iron.
HOW TO MAKE CREAMY LEMON SWISS CHARD PASTA
- Start by washing the Swiss chard and chop into bite size piecesMince the garlic and set aside
- Meanwhile, bring a salted pot of water to a boil
- Add in the fettuccini and cook till al dente Strain immediately and rinse with water and strain again before setting aside Then in a large sauce pan, add the butter, olive oil and minced garlic
- Sauté the garlic till fragrant and toss in the Swiss chard and stock
- Simmer on low heat till wilted then add in the cream, cheese and melt before adding in the cooked pasta
- Toss to coat and toss in the parmesan cheese
- Turn off the heat and add in the lemon pepper and lemon juice
- SERVE immediately with more parmesan cheese if desired
Remember to always have fun and experiment with your cooking! Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this dish is sure to impress and satisfy. As Julia Child once said, “Cooking is like love, it should be entered into with abandon or not at all.” So go ahead and give this recipe a try, and don’t be afraid to add your own flair to it. Bon appetit!
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CREAMY LEMON SWISS CHARD PASTA
Ingredients
- 25O Grams of Fettuccini pasta
- 3 cups chopped Swiss chard
- 1/2 cup vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Italian cheese mix
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- Pinch lemon pepper
- 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Start by washing the Swiss chard and chop into bite size pieces
- Mince the garlic and set aside
- Meanwhile, bring a salted pot of water to a boil
- Add in the fettuccini and cook till al dente Strain immediately and rinse with water and strain again before setting aside Then in a large sauce pan, add the butter, olive oil and minced garlic
- Sauté the garlic till fragrant and toss in the Swiss chard and stock
- Simmer on low heat till wilted then add in the cream, cheese and melt before adding in the cooked pasta
- Toss to coat and toss in the parmesan cheese
- Turn off the heat and add in the lemon pepper and lemon juice
- SERVE immediately with more parmesan cheese if desired
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 773Total Fat: 61gSaturated Fat: 31gTrans Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 26gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 1200mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 8gSugar: 7gProtein: 22g
These calculations are based off Nutritionix