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Penne With Swiss Chard Raisins & Pine Nuts from the Recipes EU Collection

 


Penne With Swiss Chard Raisins & Pine Nuts Recipe

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Penne With Swiss Chard Raisins & Pine Nuts
1 lb swiss chard or rapini
1/3 cup olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cl garlic, minced
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 pinch hot pepper flakes
1/2 cup raisins
1 tbsp balsamic/red wine vinegar
4 cup penne
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts


Separate Swiss chard into ribs and leaves; cut into 1-inch pieces. In
large pot of boiling salted water, cook Swiss chard ribs for 7
minutes. Add leaves and cook for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under
cold water; drain and set aside. In large skillet, heat oil over
medium heat; cook onion, garlic, salt, papper and hot pepper flakes
for 5 minutes or until softened. Add Swiss chard, raisins and
vinegar; toss together. Keep warm over low heat. Meanwhile, in large
pot of boiling salted water, cook penne for 8 to 10 minutes or until
tender but firm; drain and toss with Swiss chard mixture. Serve
garnished with pine nuts.
 


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