Swiss Chard Ribs in Cream Sauce

A great way to prepare this interesting vegetable--plenty of color and texture. I typically serve this over pasta, but I imagine it would go well over rice as well. Creamy and spicy at the same time, this gets good reviews for some of my pickiest friends.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  cups swiss chard, chopped ribs
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 3⁄4 cup half-and-half
• 1  tablespoon tarragon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  ground red pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 3  cups cooked pasta, I prefer penne

Directions

1. Saute the swiss chard ribs in butter in skillet until tender but not soft.
2. Add half and half, tarragon, and red pepper to skillet. Cook until volume reduced in half.
3. Serve over cooked pasta.