An easy weeknight meal, half-homemade, with Swiss Chard straight from the garden! I served this on a summer’s evening, though this can be made any time of year.

Pasta with Swiss Chard and Andouille Chicken Sausage

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings 6

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb pasta Great with spaghetti, but any other type can suffice
• olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 8 andouille chicken sausage I used Amylu brand
• large handful Swiss Chard You can also use spinach
• salt and pepper
• Parmegiano Reggiano, shredded or grated

Instructions

 

• Fill a large pot of water and set to boil for the pasta. Meanwhile…
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sautee garlic and onion.
• Once the garlic and onion are soft, chop and add the chicken sausage.
• While the sausage is browning, roughly chop the Swiss chard, including the stems.
• Add the Swiss Chard in batches, slightly salting each layer as it wilts. Season with pepper and toss consistently. Cover on low heat to help meld flavors.
• Add the cooked pasta directly to the skillet, and toss thoroughly. Serve with Parmegiano Reggiano.