Skillet Macaroni with Swiss Chard
Don’t think your family will eat chard? Then they haven’t tried this skillet macaroni yet.
Servings - 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 10-12 Swiss chard leaves, chopped
- 2 cups leftover spaghetti sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasonings, if the sauce is mildly flavored
- 12 oz elbow macaroni noodles
- 2 cups water, or beef broth
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- Fresh veggies; as side dish
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a 12 inch deep dish skillet and saute the chopped Swiss chard leaves for 2-3 minutes, or until bright green and soft.
- Stir in the leftover spaghetti sauce and some Italian seasonings, if necessary.
- Stir in 2 cups of hot water, along with the pasta noodles. Gently combine so the pasta noodles are under the liquid. Add more liquid, 1/4 cup at a time, until all the pasta is under the liquid.
- Bring to bubbling, then cover tightly and cook over medium heat for 8- 10 minutes, stirring once.
- Once the pasta is al dente, remove the skillet from the heat and uncover. Let sit for a few minutes and let the sauce thicken if necessary.
- Prepare fresh veggies for side.
- Toss in the Parmesan cheese and stir into the skillet pasta dinner.
- Serve Skillet Macaroni with Swiss Chard and fresh veggies.