PENNE WITH SWISS CHARD AND TOASTED PINE NUTS

This sophisticated main dish is brimming with flavor as well as Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Iron.

• 1 pound dried penne pasta, cooked and kept warm, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water
  
  
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  
  
• 5 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
  
  
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  
  
• 8 cups (about 10 ounces) coarsely chopped Swiss chard or spinach leaves
  
  
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
  
  
• 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded Romano cheese, divided
  
  
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

HEAT 1 tablespoon olive oil in large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and crushed red pepper; cook for 30 seconds. Add Swiss chard; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes or until Swiss chard is wilted.

STIR in reserved cooking water, pasta, and remaining olive oil. Sprinkle with pine nuts, 3 tablespoons cheese, and black pepper. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Makes four servings.

NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING: 520 cal., 13 g total fat (2.5 g sat. fat), 5 mg chol., 230 mg sodium, 83 g carbo., 5 g fiber, 5 g sugars, and 18 g protein.
Daily Values: 25% vit. A, 20% vit. C, 10% calcium, and 30% iron.

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