Swiss Chard, Avocado and Pistachio Pasta

Name: Swiss Chard, Avocado and Pistachio Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American,
Ingredients: 1 package (16 oz) pasta such as campanelle or fusilli; 2 tbsps olive oil divided; 6 cups chopped Swiss chard divided; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 cups unsalted chicken stock; 1 tsp McCormick® Garlic Powder; 1/2 tsp Sicilian Sea Salt; 1/2 tsp McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Italian Seasoning; 1/4 tsp McCormick® Red Pepper, Crushed; 1 avocado peeled and seeded; 1/4 cup shelled pistachios; 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese divided

Swiss chard, avocado and pistachios are pureed with chicken stock, garlic and Italian Seasoning to make a fresh, flavorful pasta sauce that’s nutrient-rich as well. Kale or spinach may be substituted for the Swiss chard. Photo Credit: Julie Gransee of Lovely Little Kit... Read More Read Less

20m

PREP TIME

20m

COOK TIME

343

CALORIES

12

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) pasta, such as campanelle or fusilli
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
6 cups chopped Swiss chard, divided
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups unsalted chicken stock
1 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon Sicilian Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Italian Seasoning
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Crushed Red Pepper
1 avocado, peeled and seeded
1/4 cup shelled pistachios
1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese, divided

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain well.
2 Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add 2 cups of the Swiss chard; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or just until tender-crisp. Remove Swiss chard. Set aside. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Add onion; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add chicken stock and seasonings; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes.
3 Place remaining 4 cups Swiss chard in blender container. Add avocado, pistachios and 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese. Add hot stock mixture. Cover blender with lid with center part removed. Cover lid with towel. Blend on low speed 15 seconds. Blend on high speed until mixture is smooth.
4 Place pasta in serving bowl. Top with Swiss chard sauce, cooked Swiss chard and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with additional chopped pistachios, if desired.