Name: Pasta with Chard and Leeks in Walnut Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 Servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter; 3 large cloves garlic, minced; 1 bunch chard, stems cut from leaves and chopped thinly; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 c minced leek; 1/3 c vegetable broth; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 c cream; 3 tbsp toasted walnut halves, broken in large pieces; Pasta of your choice, cooked and drained according to package directions

Recipes Pasta with Chard and Leeks in Walnut Cream Sauce

Pasta with Chard and Leeks in Walnut Cream Sauce

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(Published: Jan 1, 2003)
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Prep Time	Cooking Time	Servings
15 min	20 min	3 people

Ingredients:

2 tbsp butter
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch chard, stems cut from leaves and chopped thinly
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 c minced leek
1/3 c vegetable broth
1 tbsp olive oil
1 c cream
3 tbsp toasted walnut halves, broken in large pieces
Pasta of your choice, cooked and drained according to package directions

Directions:

In skillet, over low heat, melt the butter; add leek, chard stems & salt & pepper to taste. Cover the skillet with a lid & cook 5 min. Remove the lid. Add chard leaves, garlic, red pepper flakes & broth; simmer uncovered for 5 min.
Increase heat to high & reduce the liquid until almost evaporated. Add cream & olive oil; simmer over high heat, stirring, until lightly thickened. Season with salt & pepper. Transfer cooked pasta to a bowl; add sauce, walnuts & toss. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.