Spaghetti With Tuna and Swiss Chard Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb swiss chard or 1 lb beet leaf , the leaves torn and the ribs cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, minced
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil , plus additional oil for drizzling over the pasta
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
1 (13 1/2 oz) can tuna , packed in olive oil, drained and flaked lightly
1 lb spaghetti
2 tsp white wine vinegar (to taste)

Directions:

In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook the chard ribs for 7 minutes, add the leaves and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Drain the chard, rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking, and pat it dry between paper towels. Finely chop the chard. (The chard may be prepared 2 days in advance and kept chilled in a zip lock plastic bag.).
In a heavy skillet cook the onion in 1/3 cup of the oil over moderately low heat, stirring until it is softened, add the chard, the parsley, and salt and pepper to taste, and cook the mixture, stirring for 5 minutes. Stir in the tuna and cook the mixture until the tuna has just heated through.
In a kettle of salted boiling water cook the spaghetti until it is al dente, drain it well, and in a large bowl toss it with the tuna mixture, the wine vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle additional olive oil over the pasta just prior to service.
Serves 12 as part of an Italian Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	212.58 Kcal (890 kJ)
Calories from fat	66.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.39g	11%
Cholesterol	0.9mg	0%
Sodium	84.95mg	4%
Potassium	254.15mg	5%
Total Carbs	30.76g	10%
Sugars	1.89g	8%
Dietary Fiber	2.11g	8%
Protein	6.34g	13%
Vitamin C	13.7mg	23%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	31.3mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	222.13 Kcal (930 kJ)
Calories from fat	69.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.72g	11%
Cholesterol	0.94mg	0%
Sodium	88.76mg	4%
Potassium	265.57mg	5%
Total Carbs	32.14g	10%
Sugars	1.98g	8%
Dietary Fiber	2.21g	8%
Protein	6.63g	13%
Vitamin C	14.3mg	23%
Iron	2.1mg	11%
Calcium	32.7mg	3%

* 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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