Jenner’s Mushroom & Swiss Chard Pasta
Jenner’s Irresistible Mushroom & Swiss Chard Pasta is a hearty, garden-fresh meal that’s full of vibrant flavors and satisfying textures. This delicious dish features chickpea pasta as a protein-rich base, combined with sautéed mushrooms, fresh Swiss chard, and cherry tomatoes straight from Cayley and Brandon Jenner’s California garden. The addition of Field Roast Italian Garlic & Fennel Sausage brings a bold, savory depth that perfectly complements the fresh veggies and herbs.
Earthy mushrooms and tender Swiss chard create a rich, satisfying foundation, while juicy cherry tomatoes add a burst of natural sweetness. Fresh thyme, also from their garden, provides a fragrant, herbal touch that enhances the sausage’s fennel and garlic notes, creating a perfect harmony of flavors. To top it off, the dish is sprinkled with toasted pine nuts for a light crunch and a subtle nuttiness that completes each bite.
This Mushroom & Swiss Chard Pasta is a true celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients and makes for a perfect weeknight meal or a dish to impress guests. Watch episode 1 of At Home With the Jenners on UnchainedTV to see Cayley and Brandon preparing the Mushroom & Swiss Chard Pasta in their own kitchen. Scroll down for the full recipe and bring the Jenners’ irresistible garden-fresh pasta to your own table!
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Jenner's Mushroom & Swiss Chard Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 package chickpea pasta
- 1 large shallot roughly chopped
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 1 bunch Swiss chard cleaned and chopped
- 2 Field Roast Italian garlic & fennel sausages sliced
- 4-5 garlic cloves roughly chopped
- 4-5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil for pasta.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add shallots and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic and thyme sprigs, cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add sliced plant-based sausages, cook until lightly browned.
- In a separate small pan, toast pine nuts until golden, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Add Swiss chard to the main pan and cook until wilted.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook just until they begin to soften.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions for al dente.
- Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water before draining.
- Add drained pasta to the vegetable mixture.
- Add lemon juice, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
- Top with toasted pine nuts and serve immediately.
Notes
- Can substitute other leafy greens for Swiss chard
- For extra flavor, finish with additional fresh herbs