Penne with Sausage, Pancetta and Swiss Chard

A simple, quick pasta dish featuring savory sausage, pancetta, and Swiss chard in a light cream sauce with parmesan.

Italian Pork Main Course Pasta Swiss Chard

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

715.6

kcal / serving

2862.4 kcal total

Carbs

76.5g

per serving

305.8 g total

Fat

34.6g

per serving

138.5 g total

Protein

27.6g

per serving

110.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

Double Cream

Parmesan

freshly grated, for serving

GrainsCereals

400

Penne Rigate

dried pasta

Meat

Pancetta

sliced, cut into matchsticks

150

Tuscan Sausages

skin removed, finely chopped

NutsSeeds

clove

Garlic

finely sliced

pinch

Dried Chilli Flakes

to taste

Sea Salt

to taste

Black Pepper

freshly ground

OilsFats

Olive Oil

Vegetables

800

Swiss Chard

ends trimmed, green leaves separated from white stems

piece

Onion

small, finely chopped

Method

Separate Swiss chard green leaves from white stems.

Cut stems into matchsticks and blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes.

Blanch green leaves for 5 minutes and chop roughly.

Sauté chopped onion and sliced garlic in olive oil until soft.

Add pancetta and sausage meat, cooking for 20 minutes before draining fat.

Boil cream into the meat mixture and stir in chilli and chard.

Cook penne in boiling water until al dente and drain, reserving some water.

Toss pasta with sauce, adding reserved water if needed.

Heat gently for 2 minutes and serve with grated parmesan.