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Gemelli with Sausage, Swiss Chard, and Pine Nuts

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Pine nuts, which are harvested from pinecones, can be used in both savory and sweet dishes. Store them in the refrigerator for up to three months; freeze them for up to nine. Swiss Chard, a member of the beet family, comes in several varieties, which can be used interchangeably. Look for chard with bright-green leaves and no brown spots.

Prep: 35 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Yield: 4 Servings Ready in 45 minutes

Cuisine: ItalianMain Ingredient: Pasta

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 4 Servings
1/3 cuppine nuts
1 tablespoonolive oil
3/4 poundmild Italian sausage; casings removed
1 poundSwiss chard; tough stems removed, leaves cut into thin strips
2 clovesGarlic; minced
Salt & pepper
1 poundgemelli or other short pasta
3/4 cupraisins; plumped in boiling water and drained
1/4 cupfreshly grated Parmesan cheese; plus more for serving

Gemelli with Sausage, Swiss Chard, and Pine Nuts Preparation

1.In a large skillet, toast pine nuts over medium-high heat, shaking the pan to toast evenly, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from skillet.

2.In the same skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage, and cook, breaking it up with a fork, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add chard, garlic, and pepper; cook, tossing, until chard wilts, 2 to 3 minutes. Cover to keep warm.

3.In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions, about 12 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup cooking water. Return pasta to pot.

4.Add sausage mixture to pasta with 1/2 cup reserved cooking water, raisins, toasted pine nuts, and Parmesan; toss to combine. Add more cooking water if pasta seems dry. Serve with more Parmesan.

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Calories Per Serving: 392
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Excellent! I added shallots and more garlic. It was delicious
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  1. Untried
  2. Main Dish
  3. Pasta
  4. Italian

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