Pasta With Lima Beans And Swiss Chard Recipe

This vibrant pasta dish is bursting with fresh flavors! Inspired by a teacher's delicious lunch, this recipe combines tender lima beans, earthy swiss chard, and perfectly cooked pasta for a satisfying and healthy meal. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this easy-to-make, aromatic pasta recipe.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 713.1 kcal
Protein 35g
Rating 3.3 (4 Reviews)
Pasta With Lima Beans And Swiss Chard 45

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pasta With Lima Beans And Swiss Chard

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Pasta With Lima Beans And Swiss Chard? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Pasta With Lima Beans And Swiss Chard

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
  3. Add the onion and cook until softened (about 3-5 minutes).
  4. Stir in the Swiss chard and cook until wilted (about 3-5 minutes).
  5. Add the lima beans, vegetable broth, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine. Add reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
  7. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

37g

Carbs

36g