Pasta With Swiss Chard Bacon And Lemony Ricotta

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb corkscrew macaroni
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 bunch swiss chard, cleaned and coarsely chopped
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 lemon, juice and zest of
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta. when the water comes to a boil, add salt and cook the pasta al dente.
• 2 while the pasta cooks, preheat a large skillet over moderate heat. add the olive oil and bacon, and cook until the bacon crisps, about 3 minutes.
• 3 to the bacon add the garlic, onions, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until the onions are lightly caramelized.
• 4 add the chopped swiss chard, toss to coat, and wilt the chard down.
• 5 turn the heat up to high and add the chicken stock. when the liquid comes to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 6 to 7 minutes.
• 6 in a small bowl, combine the ricotta with the lemon zest and season with salt and pepper. place ¼ cup of the ricotta mixture in the bottom of 4 bowls. set aside.
• 7 add the lemon juice to the swiss chard. drain the pasta well and toss with the greens for a minute to let the juices absorb into the pasta.
• 8 turn the heat off and add the grated parmesan cheese and toss to distribute. serve immediately, dishing it up on top of the ricotta cheese. stir before eating.