Pappardelle Pasta with Swiss Chard and Ricotta Cheese

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound pappardelle, tagliatelle or fettucine pasta
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound Swiss Chard, stems removed, rough chopped
• sea or kosher salt and fresh black pepper
• 1 + 1/2 cups fresh ricotta cheese
• 1/3 cup fresh Parmesan or Romano cheese, grated 

Instructions

1. Cook pasta in plenty of salted water to al dente according to package directions, being sure to reserve 1 cup of the pasta water right before draining.
2. Meanwhile heat oil over medium-low heat in a large skillet. Add garlic and swiss chard, season with salt and pepper, saute until swiss chard wilts.
3. Add both cheeses to the pan of swiss chard along with 1/2 cup of pasta water, season well with salt and pepper, stir until well combined, then add pasta. Cook over medium-low heat 3-4 minutes tossing pasta carefully to coat with the sauce. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese over top.