Recipe of the Day: Sausage and Swiss Chard Pasta 🌿🍲  

Healthy Fact of the Day: Sausage and Swiss Chard Pasta is a flavorful and nutritious dish that combines hearty sausage, vibrant Swiss chard, and comforting pasta.

Now, let's dive into the recipe!

Sausage and Swiss Chard Pasta

8 oz pasta of your choice
1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch Swiss chard, stems removed and leaves chopped
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks.
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes until it's softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the chopped Swiss chard to the skillet and cook until it wilts.
Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juices), chicken broth, dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer the mixture for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat it in the sausage and Swiss chard mixture.
Serve your Sausage and Swiss Chard Pasta hot.
Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.