Mediterranean Pasta with Greens

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

A delicious blend of greens, olives, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes tossed with pasta. Delicious and satisfying.

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package dry fusilli pasta
1 bunch Swiss chard, stems removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup pitted, chopped kalamata olives
1/2 cup pitted, chopped green olives
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in pasta, cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
2 Place chard in a microwave safe bowl. Fill bowl about 1/2 full with water. Cook on High in the microwave 5 minutes, until limp; drain.
3 Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, green olives, and garlic. Mix in the chard. Cook and stir until tender. Toss with pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.