This Whole-Wheat Penne with Sausage, Chard, and Artichoke Hearts is a wholesome and delicious meal that combines hearty chicken sausage, nutrient-packed Swiss chard, and flavorful artichoke hearts. It’s a quick, satisfying dish perfect for weeknight dinners. The addition of sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan brings all the flavors together for a nutritious and flavorful pasta dish that everyone will enjoy.
Whole-Wheat Penne with Sausage, Chard, and Artichoke Hearts
Course: Main, DinnerCuisine: Italian-inspired4
servings10
minutes20
minutes400
kcalIngredients
Coarse salt and black pepper
12 ounces whole-wheat penne
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 pound chicken sausage, removed from casing
1 bunch Swiss chard (about 1 pound) cleaned, stems and leaves separated and chopped
1 (9-ounce) box frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3/4 cup grated Parmesan (about 2 ounces), plus more for serving
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Directions
- Set a large pot of salted water to boil for pasta. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium. Add sausage and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking sausage into pieces, until cooked through and lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Add remaining oil, chard stems, artichoke hearts, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook until chard stems soften slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Add chard leaves and cook, stirring, until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Add pasta to boiling water; cook until 2 minutes short of al dente. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook 2 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain pasta; return to pot.
- Pour half of reserved pasta water into a small bowl. Add tomato paste and whisk to combine. Add tomato paste mixture, sausage mixture, Parmesan, basil, and red pepper flakes to pasta in pot. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water if necessary. Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- Nutrition Facts (per serving):
Fat: 20 g
Saturated fat: 5 g
Cholesterol: 40 mg
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Protein: 20 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fiber: 6 g
Sugar: 3 g
This Whole-Wheat Penne with Sausage, Chard, and Artichoke Hearts is a healthy and flavorful meal that comes together in just 30 minutes. With hearty chicken sausage, fresh vegetables, and whole-wheat pasta, it’s a nutritious and satisfying option for any night of the week. Serve it with extra Parmesan and enjoy a delicious, wholesome dinner!
