Pasta with Braised Fennel, Chard, and Balsamic Vinegar Recipe

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Pasta with Braised Fennel, Chard, and Balsamic Vinegar
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Directions:

  1. Heat 1/4 cup oil over medium heat in large skillet.
  2. Add onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt and sauté (uncovered) over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in sliced fennel bulb and garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, until golden, about 10 minutes.
  4. Add 3/4 cup water and bring to simmer.
  5. Partially cover and simmer over medium-low heat until fennel is tender and liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes.
  6. Stir in vinegar, partially cover, and simmer to blend flavors, about 1 minute longer.
  7. Add crushed red pepper flakes and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  8. Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot.
  9. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons salt and pasta; return to boil.
  10. After 3 minutes, add chard and return to rapid boil; continue to cook, covered, until pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes.
  11. Drain pasta and greens, reserving 1/3 cup pasta cooking water.
  12. Toss pasta and greens with fennel mixture, cheese, and two tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, adding reserved pasta water as needed if mixture is dry.
  13. Transfer portions to warm pasta bowls.
  14. Garnish with reserved minced fennel fronds.
  15. Serve immediately with more cheese passed separately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 661.2 Kcal (2768 kJ)
Calories from fat 225.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.06g 39%
Cholesterol 1.18mg 0%
Sodium 49.75mg 2%
Potassium 551.18mg 12%
Total Carbs 93.48g 31%
Sugars 5.73g 23%
Dietary Fiber 5.74g 23%
Protein 16.28g 33%
Vitamin C 9.9mg 17%
Iron 4.1mg 23%
Calcium 81.4mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 253.31 Kcal (1061 kJ)
Calories from fat 86.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.6g 39%
Cholesterol 0.45mg 0%
Sodium 19.06mg 2%
Potassium 211.16mg 12%
Total Carbs 35.81g 31%
Sugars 2.2g 23%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g 23%
Protein 6.24g 33%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 17%
Iron 1.6mg 23%
Calcium 31.2mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.5
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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