Fusilli With Mushrooms And Chard

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces fusilli
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 shallots, peeled and quartered lengthwise
• 1 bunch swiss chard, trimmed, stems cut into 1/2-inch thick slices, leaves (inner stems removed)
• 10 ounces shiitake mushrooms (or other variety)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, shaved

Recipe

• 1 cook fusilli per package directions.
• 2 meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat, add shallots, and cook, tossing or stirring, until tender and golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• 3 add chard stems and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• 4 add mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. cook 2 to 3 minutes.
• 5 stir in parsley and chard leaves and cook 1 minute longer or until liquid has mostly evaporated and leaves are wilted.
• 6 drain pasta, reserving 1/3 cup of cooking water. return pasta and the reserved water to pot. add chard and mushroom mix and cheese. combine well and serve immediately.