ORECCHIETTE WITH SWISS CHARD, RED PEPPERS AND GOAT CHEESE
Some of you have asked why I blanch greens before using them in dishes. I find it's the most efficient way to wilt them quickly and evenly, and they aren't boiled so long -- just a minute or two - that the nutrients are depleted. But lately I've also been steaming chard, and I find this works well, too. I use the basket of my pasta pot, placing it above an inch of water in the pot. When making this easy pasta, be sure to cut the sweet bell peppers into very small dice; that way, they'll lodge in the hollows of the orecchiette, along with the chard and goat cheese.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 20m
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Begin heating a large pot of water while you stem and wash the chard. Fill a bowl with ice water. When the water in the pot comes to a boil, salt generously and add the chard. Blanch the chard leaves for one to two minutes until tender. Using a skimmer or a slotted spoon, transfer the chard to a bowl of ice water, then drain and squeeze out excess water. Chop medium-fine. Keep the pot of water at a simmer.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet, and add the bell peppers and the red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring often, until tender, five to eight minutes. Add the garlic and salt to taste, and stir for half a minute. Then stir in the chopped chard and the marjoram. Stir together for a few seconds, then turn the heat to very low.
- Bring the water in the pasta pot back to a boil, and add the orecchiette. Cook al dente, following the timing instructions on the package. Add about 1/2 cup of the pasta water to the pan with the chard and peppers. Stir in the goat cheese. Drain the pasta, transfer to the pan and toss with the chard, pepper and goat cheese mixture. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 405, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 579 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
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Musbahu Abubakar
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just because I used a hotter variety of red pepper. Other than that, it was a delicious and easy-to-make dish.
Deepa Choytun Sonam
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Mohammad Shah
[email protected]This recipe was a great way to use up some leftover Swiss chard and red peppers. It was quick and easy to make, and the results were delicious.
Nawal Ahmad
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Swiss chard, but I really enjoyed this dish. The bitterness of the chard was balanced out by the sweetness of the red peppers and the creaminess of the goat cheese.
Gaspard succes
[email protected]This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The flavors were incredible.
Irene Urmom
[email protected]I added some crumbled sausage to the sauce and it was amazing. This is definitely a dish that I will make again and again.
Christopher Gade
[email protected]I'm not a fan of goat cheese, so I used feta cheese instead. It turned out great!
Rai Ahad
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Nazah Famous
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The only thing I would change is that I would add a bit more salt to the sauce.
Alex Scott
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it would have been better with some additional seasoning.
Solomzi Nomvalo
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian and I really enjoyed this dish. The Swiss chard and red peppers were cooked perfectly, and the goat cheese added a nice tang. I would definitely make this again.
MD Rasel Hossen
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just because I used a hotter variety of red pepper. Other than that, it was a delicious and easy-to-make dish.
kilyowa ronald
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I would definitely make this again.
Fahad Asif
[email protected]This was a great weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and the leftovers were even better the next day. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and healthy meal.
Lucky Andi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Swiss chard, but I really enjoyed this dish. The bitterness of the chard was balanced out by the sweetness of the red peppers and the creaminess of the goat cheese. I would definitely make this again.
abubakar sherifat
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I especially loved the crispy red peppers. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Uzzal Das
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The orecchiette cooked evenly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I added a bit of extra red pepper flakes for a little kick.
Daniella Fuentes
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors was amazing, and the goat cheese added a creamy richness that took it over the top. I will definitely be making this again.