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Orecchiette with Swiss Chard, Parmesan and Lemon

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Orecchiette with Swiss Chard, Parmesan, and Lemon is a bright and comforting pasta dish that features wilted chard, zesty lemon, and savory Parmesan, finished with a luscious fried egg for an elegant yet easy meal.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 6–8 ounces uncooked orecchiette pasta (or other small-shaped pasta)
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water (if needed)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 large bunch rainbow chard, stems chopped and leaves roughly chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 eggs (or 1 per person)

Instructions

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for 1–2 minutes until garlic turns lightly golden.
  3. Add chopped chard stems and cook for 1 minute. Then add the chard leaves, tossing until wilted. You may need to add the leaves in batches.
  4. Season with salt, then stir in the cooked pasta. Toss with Parmesan cheese and lemon zest, adding a splash of pasta water or drizzle of olive oil if the mixture looks dry.
  5. In a separate small nonstick skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil and fry eggs until desired doneness.
  6. Serve pasta topped with fried eggs and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan if desired.

Notes

  • Use any type of chard or leafy greens like spinach or kale if rainbow chard isn’t available.
  • Omit the egg and cheese or use plant-based alternatives for a vegan version.
  • Fry eggs sunny-side up or over-easy for best results.
  • Leftovers keep up to 2 days; reheat with a splash of water or oil.

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