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From: Nancy,.SanFran
Pasta with Pancetta, Chard and Currants Recipe By : Beringer Vineyards Serves 4
1 large onion -- chopped finely 2 ounces pancetta (Italian bacon) or bacon -- chopped coarsely 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic -- chopped finely 2 bunches chard -- about 12 ounces each, trimmed and chopped coarsely 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 2 tablespoons dried currants 12 ounces dry pasta such as rotelle (cart wheels) 1 1/2 cups aged Asiago cheese or other hard-grating Italian cheese -- grated, divided Salt -- as necessary Freshly ground black pepper -- as necessary
Sauté onion and pancetta in 2 tablespoons oil until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Stir in chard and chicken broth; bring to a simmer. Cover; cook over low heat until chard is tender, about 20 minutes. Add currants the last 5 minutes to plump.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well; toss with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Reserve.
When chard is done, remove cover. Over high heat, evaporate any remaining liquid until only 3 or 4 tablespoons remain. Stir in reserved pasta; heat through.
Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Pass remaining cheese at the table.
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