Italian Sausage Pasta with Chard Recipe

In a large skillet or pot, heat the oil over medium heat

Add onions and cook until tender for about 2 minutes

Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds-1 minute, do not let it brown

Add the wine and cook for about 2 minutes

Add tomatoes, basil and oregano, cook and simmer until thickened for about 15 minutes

Remove from the heat and set aside

Cook the pasta as the label directs (or about 11 minutes)

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt generously and add chard. Blanch for about 2 minutes.

Drain the chard and squeeze out excess water. Set aside.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add sausage, cook and keep stirring until browned for about 3 minutes.

Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.

Stir in the pasta sauce and cook for about 2 minutes.

Add the chard, cooked pasta to the skillet, mix together with the sauce and cook for another 3 minutes. 

Sprinkle with cheese and serve immediately.