Sautéed Swiss Chard Ribs With Cream And Pasta Recipes

SAUTéED SWISS CHARD RIBS WITH CREAM AND PASTA

Steps:

• Prepare the chard: Separate the ribs from the greens. Cut the ribs into 1/2-inch to 1-inch pieces. Blanch the ribs in lightly salted boiling water for 3 minutes.
• Cook the chard in butter and cream: Melt butter in a saucepan on medium heat. Add the drained, blanched chard ribs and simmer for 4 minutes. Add heavy cream and cook until cream is reduces by two-thirds.
• Cook pasta while cream reduces: Cook up your pasta according to the pasta's package directions.
• Toss and serve: Mix creamed chard with pasta. Season lightly with salt and freshly ground pepper. Serve warm.

SWISS CHARD RIBS IN CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Saute the swiss chard ribs in butter in skillet until tender but not soft.
• Add half and half, tarragon, and red pepper to skillet. Cook until volume reduced in half.
• Serve over cooked pasta.

SAUTEED SWISS CHARD WITH PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• Melt butter and olive oil together in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the garlic and onion, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the chard stems and the white wine. Simmer until the stems begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chard leaves, and cook until wilted. Finally, stir in lemon juice and Parmesan cheese; season to taste with salt if needed.

CREAMY SWISS CHARD PASTA

Steps:

• Wash swiss chard, cut into small pieces.
• Heat oil in large 2 quart saucepan over medium high heat, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add swiss chard, garlic and onion; cooking 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add tomatoes, sour cream, milk, parmesan cheese, cooked fettuccine, salt and pepper to taste; stir well.
• Serve warm.