Ingredients
small handful uncooked pasta (Gluten-Free or regular)
generous handful of fresh basil
app 1/2 of a bunch of swiss chard
1 large clove garlic
app 10 black olives
1 dried red Thai chili pepper
fresh ground pepper
olive oil
freshly grated parmesan cheese
Preparation
In a medium sized pot over high heat bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
Start the sauté as soon as pot is placed on the stove.
Once water starts to boil add pasta and cook until tender approximately 8-10 minutes.
Using the width of the blade crush the garlic. Peel and chop into relatively large pieces then toss into frying pan with olive oil, fresh ground black pepper and chili pepper (chili pepper is crushed with hand). Sauté on med heat. Roll basil and cut into 1/4 inch slices add to sauté. Chop olives and add to pan. Chop and add swiss chard. Lightly sauté until swiss chard is done, approximately 3-4 minutes, then add pasta and quickly sauté until all ingredients are well mixed, approximately 1 minute.
Add parmesan and serve.
