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Whole-wheat Spaghetti with Chard and Ricotta Recipe

Whole-wheat Spaghetti with Chard and Ricotta Recipe

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Whole-wheat Spaghetti with Chard and Ricotta

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb dried whole wheat spaghetti
2 tsp olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
1 lb green chard (rinsed, ends trimmed, and coarsely chopped )
1 container (15 oz.) low-fat ricotta
1/3 cup chopped roasted , salted pistachios
1/4 cup grated pecorino or parmesan cheese
1 1/2 tbsp grated lemon peel
1 tbsp lemon juice
salt and pepper

Directions:

In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring about 3 quarts water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender to bite, 7 to 12 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 1/2 cups pasta-cooking water. Return spaghetti to pan.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over medium heat. Add garlic; stir until fragrant but not brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add chard; stir 3 to 4 minutes. Add 1 cup of reserved water; cook until chard stems are tenderto bite, 6 to 8 minutes.
Mix chard mixture into hot spaghetti with ricotta, pistachios, pecorino, lemon peel, lemon juice, remaining 1/2 cup reserved pasta-cooking water, and salt and pepper to taste.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2261.97 Kcal (9470 kJ)
Calories from fat	538.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	59.79g	92%
Cholesterol	176.65mg	59%
Sodium	1479.39mg	62%
Potassium	2993.17mg	64%
Total Carbs	366.56g	122%
Sugars	5.48g	22%
Dietary Fiber	10.31g	41%
Protein	111.89g	224%
Vitamin C	157.5mg	263%
Iron	29.1mg	162%
Calcium	763.5mg	76%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	202.09 Kcal (846 kJ)
Calories from fat	48.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.34g	92%
Cholesterol	15.78mg	59%
Sodium	132.17mg	62%
Potassium	267.42mg	64%
Total Carbs	32.75g	122%
Sugars	0.49g	22%
Dietary Fiber	0.92g	41%
Protein	10g	224%
Vitamin C	14.1mg	263%
Iron	2.6mg	162%
Calcium	68.2mg	76%

* 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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