1bunchSwiss Chardthick stem/spin removed, then roughly chopped, (about 175 grams)
Instructions
Start by bringing about 5 cups of water to boil. Once boiling, add your pasta to the water and cook for 8-9 minutes. Once cooked strain and set aside until it's time to add to the rest of the recipe.
While the pasta is boiling heat a large stovetop pan to medium heat. Once the pan is hot add your ground beef to the pan. Season with pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Using a spatula break the ground beef up into pea-sized pieces.
Cook the beef stirring often to prevent burning for about 6-8 minutes, until the majority of the pink color is gone.
Then add the milk and cheese to the ground beef. Turn the heat up to high and allow to boil about 2 minutes.
After 2 minutes turn the heat back down to medium and add your crushed tomatoes, thyme, and red pepper flake. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, just enough to warm the tomatoes.
Now add your chopped swiss chard and cooked pasta, stir into your meat sauce until the swiss chard has wilted and your sauce has thickened. Serve with a sprinkle of red pepper flake or cheese and enjoy!
Macro Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Rigatoni with Meat Sauce and Swiss Chard
Amount Per Serving
Calories 403Calories from Fat 94
% Daily Value*
Fat 10.4g16%
Saturated Fat 3.3g21%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 67.4mg22%
Sodium 526.9mg23%
Potassium 501mg14%
Carbohydrates 39.4g13%
Fiber 3.4g14%
Sugar 6.7g7%
Protein 37.1g74%
Vitamin A 76.4IU2%
Vitamin C 30.9mg37%
Calcium 89.7mg9%
Iron 75.6mg420%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.