Penne with Swiss Chard and Garlic

Ingredients

• 1 pound Swiss chard, stems cut from the leaves and the stems and leaves chopped separately
• ¹/₈ teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 3 large garlic cloves sliced thin
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ cup water
• 1 cup drained canned tomatoes, chopped
• ½ pound penne or other tubular pasta
• + 1 more ingredients
• • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan plus additional as an accompaniment

1. Rinse and drain separately the Swiss chard stems and leaves. In a large heavy skillet cook the red pepper flakes and the garlic in the oil over moderate heat, stirring, until the garlic is pale golden, add the stems and 1/4 cup of the water, and cook the mixture, covered, for 5 minutes, or unt...

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