So I thought I would search for Martha Stewart's healthy Spring recipes, and found quite a few that I would like to go back and try. I narrowed it down to two and Brette wouldn't let me do this again, as I was forced to choose one. So I chose this one because I had whole-wheat penne already and wanted to find something to use it in. I was a little hesitant of using the whole-wheat pasta because I've had it before and really didn't care for it. But in this dish it turned out great, very tasty. My pick: Whole-Wheat Penne with Sausage, Chard and Artichoke Hearts.
Ingredients:
Coarse salt and black pepper
12 ounces whole-wheat penne
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 pound chicken sausage, removed from casing
1 bunch Swiss chard (about 1 pound) cleaned, stems and leaves separated and chopped
1 (9-ounce) box frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3/4 cup grated Parmesan (about 2 ounces), plus more for serving
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Directions:
1.Set a large pot of salted water to boil for pasta. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium. Add sausage and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking sausage into pieces, until cooked through and lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes.
2.Add remaining oil, chard stems, artichoke hearts, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook until chard stems soften slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Add chard leaves and cook, stirring, until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
3.Add pasta to boiling water; cook until 2 minutes short of al dente. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook 2 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain pasta; return to pot.
4.Pour half of reserved pasta water into a small bowl. Add tomato paste and whisk to combine. Add tomato paste mixture, sausage mixture, Parmesan, basil, and red pepper flakes to pasta in pot. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. . Read more at Wholeliving.com: Whole-Wheat Penne with Sausage, Chard, and Artichoke Hearts
Megan at Megan's Cookin
Brette at Martha and Me
I'll add more when they post their version! Thanks for stopping by...
I really do want to try this. When my husband comes home from his conference (in hot, sunny Florida!) I'll put it on the menu. We can get fresh chicken sausages at our Whole Foods but I don't know who else might sell them. Thanks for picking something healthy. I can't wait to try it. Maybe I'll blog about when I do :)
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty photos! And great pick - I love everything about this pasta! I try to do the same - sneak in the veggies.
ReplyDeleteI'd make this...sounds good...except I don't like whole wheat pasta...but that's an easy fix.
ReplyDeleteThanks for such a great pick! It was fun using a veggie that I have never even bought before and everyone loved it!
ReplyDeleteNice sunset. Summer vacation is almost here! ;)
wow..what a lovely pasta...I just loved all the flavors going in !
ReplyDeleteI'm so pleaesd that you enjoyed it Lyndsey. I did do pasta with sausage and spinach on Sunday but I made so many changes I couldn't blog it. I will be hunting out chard though - everyone seems to have enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great pick! The dish sounds delicious and healthy. I should but seldom cook with Swiss chard. I will have to experiment with it a little more.
ReplyDeleteLovely sunset picture! Thanks for sharing.
I wish I could take a break from cooking to watch such a gorgeous sunset! :) This pasta looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteHi Lyndsey, about Lo Mai Kai, actually there is not necessary to have a bowl with cover. If no cover, just make sure the steaming water did not drip on Lo Mai Kai.You can also use a big shallow dish plate to make this. Your Penne look very good and comfort.
ReplyDeleteLindsey, love your delicious healthy pasta. Wish you can share some with me...hehee..
ReplyDeleteI love the last picture, lovely sunset :)
That's a healthful dish!
ReplyDeleteDelicious pasta ! I recently discovered artichoke hearts in pasta and loved it. Can't think of a better meal with a good glass of vino!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a yummy pasta with chard and artichoke hearts!
ReplyDeleteWhat breathtaking sunset photos! I too love to add greens to my food. Sometimes when I have no greens at home, I even use spring onions to the pasta....just want to see some green :-))
ReplyDeleteYour pasta looks so good with chard!
I love love love chard. So much and this looks like a really fantastic way to use it. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove your photos Lyndsey and I'm so jealous of you with the beach, water and beautiful sunsets. Love chard and your dish, it looks delicious! And your dog is adorable; he has to be a great buddy!!!
ReplyDeleteSwiss chard! I thought it was rhubarb. They look very much the same. Yeah, it's spring in US. How fun! Soon, you'll enjoy all kinds of fresh berries & more fruits on the way.
ReplyDeleteKristy
A perfect pasta dish! Bright flavors, a perfectly blanaced meal-in-one. I think you've inspired some yummy dinner notions for us!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing about this dish is the addition of chard. Such a delicious leafy green...yum!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds so tasty! Easily adaptable into a full vegetarian meal too, perfect!
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