PASTA WITH CARAMELIZED ONION, SWISS CHARD AND GARLICKY BREAD CRUMBS

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Pasta With Caramelized Onion, Swiss Chard and Garlicky Bread Crumbs image

The warm, nutty flavor of good varieties of whole wheat pasta is robust enough to stand up to intense, complicated sauces, yet satisfying with just a little butter and Parmesan shaved over the top.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 40m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons butter or olive oil
5 anchovy fillets
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2/3 cup bread crumbs
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus additional for drizzling
1 yellow onion, halved from stem to root and thinly sliced crosswise
Kosher salt
pepper
1 pound Swiss chard, ribs removed, leaves chopped
1/2 pound whole-wheat pasta, such as fusilli

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add 3 anchovies to the skillet; cook until melted, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in the bread crumbs and toast until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Wipe the skillet clean and return it to a medium-high heat. Add the oil, the onion and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft and caramelized, 15 to 20 minutes. Chop the remaining 2 anchovies and add them to the skillet. Cook until melted. Add the Swiss chard, a handful at a time, and cook until wilted, about 4 minutes. Cover and keep warm.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain well. Toss with the chard mixture and bread crumbs, season with salt and pepper and drizzle with oil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 559, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 85 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 749 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

Thalia Esperanza Jimenez
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so flavorful and comforting.


Kailley Frias
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish for entertaining because it's so easy to make and it always gets rave reviews.


Suhail sahil
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet caramelized onions and the cheesy bread crumbs.


AS Alamin
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I'm not a big fan of Swiss chard, but I loved this recipe. The caramelized onions and garlicky bread crumbs really made the dish.


Siphesihle Phakathi
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very healthy.


Tashshawna Hawthorne
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I wasn't sure how the Swiss chard and caramelized onions would go together, but they were surprisingly delicious.


Bafana Thukwana
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover Swiss chard. It's also a very budget-friendly meal.


Michael Kakudboz
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I added some crumbled bacon to the bread crumbs for extra flavor. It was a great addition.


Faith Njoroge
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The caramelized onions were the star of this dish. They were so sweet and flavorful.


James Jackson
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Mlondisi Mlondy
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I'm not usually a fan of Swiss chard, but this recipe changed my mind. It was cooked perfectly and had a great flavor.


Yasia Mumtaz
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The caramelized onions and Swiss chard added so much flavor and texture. The garlicky bread crumbs were the perfect finishing touch.