Recipe: Garlic White Bean Pasta with Swiss Chard (using sundried tomatoes)

GARLIC WHITE BEAN PASTA WITH SWISS CHARD

1 (10 ounce) package whole-wheat pasta
1 (7 ounce) jar sliced, olive oil-marinated, sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped, with 2 tablespoons oil reserved
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 pound Swiss chard, tough stems removed, well rinsed and chopped
2 cans (15 ounces each) white beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over medium heat. Add pasta, stirring to prevent sticking, and cook according to package directions, until al dente; drain and keep warm.

Meanwhile, heat oil from sun-dried tomatoes in large skillet over medium-high heat. add garlic; cook, stirring, 1 minute.

Add sun-dried tomatoes and Swiss chard to the skillet; mix well. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes.

Add beans with 1/2 cup water with the skillet. Cook stirring occasionally, until heated. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.

Transfer pasta to serving dishes; top with bean mixture and serve in soup bowls to take advantage of the delicious broth.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Idaho Bean Commission