Gourmet Pasta with Swiss Chard & Garlic Scapes

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Servings: Prep Time: 10 Cook Time: 20

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the ground meat. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic scapes and green onions to the skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the chopped swiss chard and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Add more salt and pepper if needed.
  5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with reserved pasta water. Toss to combine and heat through.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese, parsley, and lemon juice.
  7. Adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve immediately.

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Chef AI

Gourmet Pasta with Swiss Chard & Garlic Scapes

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces pasta (e.g., penne or fusilli)
  • 1 pound ground meat (e.g., beef, turkey, or chicken)
  • 1 bunch swiss chard, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
  • 6 garlic scapes, finely chopped
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or 2 tbsp parsley flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the ground meat. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic scapes and green onions to the skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the chopped swiss chard and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Add more salt and pepper if needed.
  5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with reserved pasta water. Toss to combine and heat through.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese, parsley, and lemon juice.
  7. Adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve immediately.