CHARD & WHITE BEAN PASTA

Chard & White Bean Pasta image

I love to prepare dishes without gluten or dairy products, and this recipe meets the criteria when you use gluten-free pasta. It's proof you can use delicious, healthy products to create a crowd-pleasing meal. It's also soy-free, nut-free and vegetarian. -Amie Valpone, New York, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) uncooked whole wheat or brown rice penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups sliced leeks (white portion only)
1 cup sliced sweet onion
4 garlic cloves, sliced
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage or 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium bunch Swiss chard (about 1 pound), cut into 1-inch slices
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 cups marinara sauce, warmed

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup pasta water., In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium heat; saute leeks and onion until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and sage; cook and stir 2 minutes., Add potato and chard; cook, covered, over medium-low heat 5 minutes. Stir in beans, dry seasonings and reserved pasta water; cook, covered, until potato and chard are tender, about 5 minutes., Add pasta, basil and vinegar; toss and heat through. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 801mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 14g protein.