Fettuccine With Swiss Chard And Mushrooms

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped shallots or 1/2 cup green onion
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced
• 8 -10 small mushrooms, sliced
• 1 lb swiss chard, trimmed of stems, washed thoroughly and chopped into 1-inch pieces
• 6 ounces uncooked fettuccine
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Recipe

• 1 n a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. add the shallots, garlic and mushrooms. saute the vegetables until tender, about 5 minutes. add the swiss chard, reduce heat and cover for about 3 minutes. using tongs, turn the chard over so that uncooked leaves are on the bottom and wilted leaves are on top. cover and cook until completely wilted, about another 3 minutes.
• 2 fill a large pot 3/4 full with water and bring to boil. add the pasta and cook until al dente (tender), 10 to 12 minutes, or according to the package directions. drain thoroughly, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water. return the drained pasta to the pot. add the swiss chard mixture and the reserved pasta water. toss to mix evenly.
• 3 divide the pasta onto warmed plates. top each serving with 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper. serve immediately.