Pasta alla Mediterranea with Swiss Chard
Pasta alla Mediterranea with Swiss Chard blends briny kalamata and green olives with sweet-tart sun-dried tomatoes for a bold, balanced bite. Tender chard weaves in earthy freshness, while a gloss of olive oil and Parmesan brings everything together. Serve this for a vibrant weeknight Dinner or a casual weekend gathering when you want big flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pasta alla Mediterranea with Swiss Chard, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.56 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 36 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 13
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in the pasta, cook for 10 to 12 minutes until slightly firm, and drain.
- 2
Place the chard in a microwave-safe bowl. Fill the bowl about 1/2 full with water. Microwave on High for 5 minutes, until limp; then drain.
- 3
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, green olives, and garlic. Mix in the chard. Cook and stir until tender. Toss with the pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.
- Calories 334.72 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 10.71 g Good Source 21%
- Carbohydrate 49.82 g 18%
- Total Fat 11.52 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 2.12 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 2.73 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 495.15 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 4.62 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 2.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 53.0 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.18 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 208.25 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 8.52 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 7.67 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Pasta alla Mediterranea with Swiss Chard is made with 7 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fusilli Pasta, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Green Olives. Each serving provides about 334.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pasta alla Mediterranea with Swiss Chard made of?
- The main ingredients are Fusilli Pasta, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Green Olives, Kalamata Olives. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pasta alla Mediterranea with Swiss Chard?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 334.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pasta alla Mediterranea with Swiss Chard easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Pasta alla Mediterranea with Swiss Chard healthy?
- Pasta alla Mediterranea with Swiss Chard has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 334.72 calories and 10.71 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 495.15 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.12 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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