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Penne with Swiss Chard and Leeks in a Walnut Cream Sauce Recipe

Penne with Swiss Chard and Leeks in a Walnut Cream Sauce Recipe

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Penne with Swiss Chard and Leeks in a Walnut Cream Sauce

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup minced leek, white and pale green part
1 lb swiss chard (red if possible), stems cut from leaves and chopped into thin slices
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes -optional
1/3 cup canned chicken broth
2/3 to 1 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp walnut or similar nut oil (such as hazelnut)
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 lb penne, cooked and drained according to package directions
3 tbsp toasted walnut halves, broken into large pieces
2 tbsp minced fresh tarragon or parsley or a combination of both
freshly grated parmesan cheese-optional garnish

Directions:

In a skillet set over moderately low heat melt butter, add leek, chard stems, and salt and pepper to taste. Cut a round piece of waxed paper to fit the size of your skillet and place it over the vegetables. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 5 minutes. Remove the cover and waxed paper. Now add the chard leaves, garlic, red pepper flakes, and broth and simmer the mixture stirring occasionally, uncovered for 5 minutes more. Increase the heat to high and reduce liquid until almost evaporated. Add the cream and walnut oil and simmer sauce over moderately high heat, stirring, until lightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer cooked pasta to a large bowl. Add the sauce, toasted walnuts and toss to combine. Transfer pasta to serving plates and sprinkle with tarragon or parsley. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	668.07 Kcal (2797 kJ)
Calories from fat	452.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	50.32g	77%
Cholesterol	129.64mg	43%
Sodium	681.48mg	28%
Potassium	1194.45mg	25%
Total Carbs	32.74g	11%
Sugars	6.53g	26%
Dietary Fiber	11.28g	45%
Protein	24.19g	48%
Vitamin C	77.1mg	128%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	6.9mg	38%
Calcium	227.2mg	23%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	129.74 Kcal (543 kJ)
Calories from fat	87.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.77g	77%
Cholesterol	25.18mg	43%
Sodium	132.34mg	28%
Potassium	231.96mg	25%
Total Carbs	6.36g	11%
Sugars	1.27g	26%
Dietary Fiber	2.19g	45%
Protein	4.7g	48%
Vitamin C	15mg	128%
Iron	1.3mg	38%
Calcium	44.1mg	23%

* 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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