Dinner Tonight: Pan-Fried Spaghetti with Olives, Tomatoes, and Swiss Chard

7/30/2014

A quick, easy dinner that can be prepared with spaghetti that‘‍s either left over or freshly cooked.

Pan-Fried Spaghetti with Olives, Tomatoes, and Swiss Chard

From Mary Bilyeu

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• pinch of red pepper flakes
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups pre-cooked whole wheat spaghetti cut into 2" lengths
• pinch of kosher salt
• pinch of freshly ground black pepper
• 2 large leaves Swiss chard, cut into 3" strips
• 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• Parmesan cheese, for serving

Melt the oil and butter together in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the mixture just starts to bubble, add red pepper flakes, garlic, spaghetti, salt, and pepper; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the chard, olives, and tomato; cook for 1 minute.

Divide among 2 serving plates and sprinkle with cheese.

Serves 2 generously.

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