Meatless Monday Recipe–Mario Batali Pennette With Swiss Chard Ragu
Written by Vegetarian Star on September 29th, 2014 in Chefs, Food & Drink, Meatless Monday Recipe, Recipes.
Mario Batali has spent almost as many years preparing meals on television as he has for his family.
A proponent of Meatless Monday, the celebrity chef has a vegetarian pasta dish that reflects his desire to promote lighter, plant-based eating and his ability to create a dish that every type of eater will love.
“After 18 years of raising hungry boys in my kitchen, I seldom have leftovers when pasta water and butter are paired as the base of a sauce,” Batali said.
“My Pennette with Swiss Chard Ragu serves as no exception to that rule. This is one of my favorite simple Italian meals with a vegetarian focus and hearty bite for everyone in the family.”
Keeping in tune with the trend to return to cooking and knowing where your food is from, Batali gives tips for selecting swiss chard from the local farmers market.
Butter and cheese keep this vegetarian, but vegan versions of both exist. Batali even suggests using Italian seasoning for those who may not be vegan, but are looking to avoid dairy because of an intolerance.
From his cookbook, Molto Gusto, the recipe for Pennette with Swiss Chard Ragu can be found at The Chicago Tribune.
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