Penne with Braised Squash & Greens
This chunky sauce is laced with chard and accented with smoked tofu. Convenient packages of peeled and diced butternut squash are available in most supermarkets in the fall and winter.
Prep Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4 servings, 1 3/4 cups each
Ingredients
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2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
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4 ounces cubed smoked tofu
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1 medium onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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Pinch of crushed red pepper
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1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
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1 pound butternut squash, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (3 cups)
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1 small bunch Swiss chard, stems removed, leaves cut into 1-inch pieces
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8 ounces whole-wheat penne, rigatoni or fusilli
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1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions
1.
Put a large pot of water on to boil for cooking pasta.
2.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add tofu and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add onion to the pan; cook, stirring often, until softened and golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Return the tofu to the pan and add broth and squash; bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add chard and stir to immerse. Cover and cook until the squash and chard are tender, about 5 minutes.
3.
Meanwhile, cook pasta until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions. Drain and return to the pot. Add the squash mixture, Parmesan, salt and pepper; toss to coat.
Nutrition information
Calories 386, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 660 mg, Carbohydrate 63 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 16 g, Potassium 755 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 340%, Vitamin C 80%, Calcium 25%. Exchanges: Starch 4, Vegetable 1, Medium-Fat Meat 1, Fat 0.5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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