Author Notes
I first made this dish after returning from olive oil tasting in Ojai and I was inspired to create a really fresh and simple pasta dish that highlighted good olive oil. —Jacquilyn in the Kitchen
Ingredients
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4 ounces
whole wheat, thin spaghetti
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2 tablespoons
good quality extra virgin olive oil
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1 teaspoon
dried oregano
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zest of half a lemon (wash and dry before zesting)
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2 teaspoons
fresh lemon juice
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2
large garlic cloves, minced
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1 pinch
each of sea salt and black pepper
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3/4 cup
sweet grape tomatoes, cut into quarters
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3
large leaves of organic red swiss chard, washed, destemmed and cut into thin strips
Directions
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In a medium pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. I like my pasta al dente, so I cooked it for about 5 minutes. Set aside.
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Combine olive oil, oregano, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl and mix well.
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In a medium saute pan, heat 1 spoonful of the olive mixture for 1 minute. Next add the tomatoes and let cook for about 3 minutes, until the tomatoes begin to break down. Add the remaining olive mixture and swiss chard, cook for an additional 2 minutes.
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Add the pasta to the sauce, mix well and heat for an additional minute, then serve.
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