Chard Stalks And Garlic Scape Pasta

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup swiss chard stalks, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 (5 ounce) package dry vermicelli pasta
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic scapes, sliced
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook the swiss chard stems in boiling water until tender, 10 to 15 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water. set aside.
• bring a separate large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook the vermicelli pasta in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes; drain.
• meanwhile, melt the butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; stir in the onion and garlic scapes. cook and stir until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. increase heat to medium-high, stir in the chard stalks, and cook until the onion has browned, about 5 minutes more. season with salt and pepper; stir in the cooked pasta to serve.