Description
One Pan Spaghetti with Chard is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that combines al dente pasta with the vibrant flavors of Swiss chard, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. This one-pot meal is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or gatherings with friends, bringing a taste of Italy to your table. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, this recipe is sure to impress even the most skeptical diners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti (whole wheat or gluten-free)
- 4 cups Swiss chard (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the garlic and washing the chard.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add Swiss chard and cook until wilted.
- Add spaghetti, vegetable broth, and lemon juice; stir well, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes until pasta absorbs most of the liquid.
- Once cooked, stir in grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes until creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese and a twist of lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg