05/19/2026
PREP TIME: 15 minutes
COOKING TIME: 20 minutes
MAKES: 6 servings
🍝1 cup provides 1/4 cup vegetable and 2 oz equivalent grains.
INGREDIENTS
— 2¾ cups Penne pasta, whole-wheat, dry (11 oz)
— 1 ½ Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
— 2 ¼ cups Fresh grape tomatoes, halved
— 1 ½ tsp Dried basil
— ¾ tsp Sea salt
— ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
— 1 Tbsp Fresh garlic, minced
— 3 Tbsp Whole-wheat flour
— 2 L cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
— 4 cups Fresh Swiss chard, stems removed, chopped
DIRECTIONS
1️⃣ In a large pot, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Gradually stir in pasta and return to a boil. Cook uncovered for about 8-10 minutes until tender. Do not overcook. Drain well.
2️⃣ Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add half of the tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until skins soften. Do not overcook. Reserve remaining tomatoes for step 4. Add basil, salt, pepper, and garlic. Stir.
3️⃣ Sprinkle flour over tomatoes. Cook for 30 seconds over medium heat until the mixture becomes thick. Add vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and then immediately reduce to low heat.
4️⃣ Add Swiss chard and remaining tomatoes. Simmer uncovered over low heat for 1-2 minutes or until Swiss chard is wilted. Pour over pasta. Serve hot.
All information provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture — https://fb.com/USDA
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