Name: Pasta with Kielbasa and Swiss Chard
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound Swiss chard (preferably red; from 1 bunch); 1/2 pound kielbasa, quartered lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes; 3/4 pound penne; 1 pound finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1/2 cup) plus additional for serving

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The classic combination of sausage and greens takes on a pasta companion in this warming dish that peaks with red-pepper flakes and Parmigiano-Reggiano.

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