Penne with Chard, Tomatoes, and White Beans
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This quick sauce packs a nutritional punch. The chard, tomatoes
and beans all are high in healthful phytochemicals.
Preparation facts
Servings: 6
Yield: 12 cups (2.8L)
Ingredients
1 lb (455g) penne pasta, uncooked
1 Tbs (15mL) olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup (240mL) prepared or homemade marinara sauce
2 cups (795g) canned tomatoes, undrained
3 cups (108g) chard, coarsely chopped
15 oz (425g) canned white beans (cannelini, navy or white kidney
beans), rinsed and drained
1/2 cup (120mL) dry white wine, optional
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup (60g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese*
Directions
Boil water for pasta and cook pasta for about 10 minutes, until
done.
Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add onion and garlic and cook over medium
heat for about 5 minutes, until onions are just starting to turn brown. Pour in marinara sauce
and canned tomatoes and stir to combine. Add chard, white beans, wine (if desired), and
pepper.
Drain pasta and place in a bowl. Pour sauce over pasta and top with
Parmesan cheese.
* Allergy notes: The egg protein lysozyme is an unlabeled additive in
some cheeses. People allergic to eggs should eliminate any cheese in this recipe.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 487
Calories from Fat 54 (11%)
% Daily Value*
9%Total Fat 6g
10%Saturated
Fat 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.8g
2%Cholesterol 7mg
21%Sodium 513mg
22%Potassium 775mg
28%Total
Carbohydrate 83g
36%Dietary
Fiber 9.1g
Sugars 5g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
43%Protein 21g