Title: Ziti Con Beitole (Ziti with Chard) - Italian
Categories: Vegetable Pasta
Yield: 4 Servings

1 1/2	lb	Red or green chard, washed
4		Garlic cloves, minced
1/2	c	Olive oil
Fre	shly	grated asiago, salt

Ground black pepper : *** 1 lb Ziti Extra virgin olive oil : *** : TOPPINGS: : Pecorino or parmesan cheese : Chopped fresh tomatoes : Fresh lemon juice

Heat a large covered pot of water for pasta. remove and discard tough ends of the chard and chop it finely. In large skillet, saute chard and garlic in olive oil, stirring frequently, until chard is limp but still bright green. Chard will reduce dramatically in volume. Add a little salt and plenty of black pepper.

When water comes to rapid boil, add pasta and stir. Cover pot til water returns to boil. When pasta is al dente, drain it and divide it among serving bowls. Top with chard. Sprinkle on cheese and add chopped tomatoes, lemon or oil if you wish. Serve immediately.

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