| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 35 min |
| Active: | 35 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- 12 ounces rigatoni
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 12 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed, crumbled
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 bunch Swiss chard, stems removed, leaves chopped
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups milk (not skim)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)
- Grated zest of 2 lemons
- Freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon; set aside.
- Wipe the Dutch oven clean; add the butter and melt over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chard and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring, until combined, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the milk to the chard mixture and bring to a boil; cook 1 minute. Stir in the sausage, parmesan, lemon zest and a few grinds of pepper. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 6 minutes. Add the pasta to the pot and toss, adding enough of the reserved pasta water to loosen.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 756 calorie |
| Total Fat | 37 grams |
| Cholesterol | 75 milligrams |
| Sodium | 910 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 76 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 grams |
| Protein | 28 grams |
Reviews
We did not like this recipe at all. Made per instructions with no changes. Will not make again.
This dish is so delicious. The sauce is perfect and would definitely make again.
I’ve made this several times and it never disappoints! I follow basically the exact recipe but use hot Italian sausage rather than sweet. it’s always perfect. Picky eaters love it as well
My new favorite dish! YUM!
Excellent! Made with spinach instead of char
This was so good!
The lemon zest and garlic is a tasty combination. An easy meal and a great way to serve all the fresh greens in my garden.
This is so delicious I will definitely make it again and again! Sending it to our CSA share farm because they grow such amazing chard.
So easy, so delicious! Will make again.
I made this for my family of four, and everyone (including my 7 & 10 year old) loved it!!! Easy and fast to prepare! Very hearty & comforting. This is going in the rotation for meals!!!