FAST FIX

CHARD & BACON LINGUINE

I use Swiss chard every way I can, and that includes stirring it into this breezy linguine. When you’re short on time, this dish keeps life simple.

—DIANE NEMITZ LUDINGTON, MI



START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS


8 ounces uncooked whole wheat linguine

4 bacon strips, chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

1/2 cup dry white wine or additional chicken broth

1/4 teaspoon salt

6 cups chopped Swiss chard (about 6 ounces)

1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1. Cook linguine according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.

2. Add the broth, wine, salt and Swiss chard to skillet; bring to a boil. Cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until chard is tender.

3. Add linguine; heat through, tossing to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.

Per 1 cup: 353 cal., 14g fat (5g sat. fat), 23mg chol., 633mg sod., 47g carb. (2g sugars, 7g fiber), 14g pro.

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable.