Easy Swiss Chard Pasta with White Beans
A simple, flavor-packed Swiss chard pasta, tossed with white beans, garlic, capers, and juicy cherry tomatoes for a tasty, weeknight-friendly meal.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 460kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bunch Swiss chard stems removed, thinly sliced, and leaves chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup capers
- 1 cup parsley chopped
- 1 15-oz can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 tbsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- salt
- pepper
- 1 cup feta or vegan feta optional, for topping
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Swiss chard and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until wilted.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the capers, cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to come together.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss thoroughly to combine. Pour in reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Stir in the chopped parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve topped with feta, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 7g