Simple Pasta with Swiss Chard & Butternut Squash
a perfect dish for early spring of autumn harvests!
Ingredients
- 1 lb pasta (rigatoniy, fusilli, or your favorite shape)
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 bunch Swiss chard, stems removed and leaves chopped3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbspn extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
- red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet with olive oil. Toss in cubed squash and season with salt and pepper. Sautee for 5-7 minutes until soft and caramelized.
- While the squash is cooking, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the onion and cook until translucent.
- Add the garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), and sauté for another minute.
- Stir in the Swiss chard and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
- Add the pasta to the skillet with the Swiss chard and butternut squash. Toss to combine.
- Gradually add reserved pasta water until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve hot.