Go Back
Tortellini, Swiss Chard, Carrots & Fennel | In Jennie's Kitchen

Tortellini, Swiss Chard, Carrots & Fennel {Cooking for One}

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • Olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 medium carrot diced fine
  • Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 big Swiss chard leaves ribs removed & leaves cut into ribbons
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons mascarpone cheese
  • ¼ cup pasta cooking water
  • Chopped fennel fronds
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated pecorino locatelli cheese
  • 1 ½ cups cooked cheese tortellini

Instructions
 

  • Add a swirl of oil to coat the bottom of a small skillet. Heat over medium flame until shimmering, then add the garlic . Cook 1 to 2 minutes, until garlic is lightly browned and fragrant. Remove from skillet, and save for another use.
  • Add the carrots to pan. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring every now and again, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the Swiss chard, and sauté until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the mascarpone until melted, then stir in the pasta water.
  • Add the fennel fronds, pecorino, and season with salt and pepper again. Stir in the tortellini. Cook for 1 minute, until pasta is heated through. Serve immediately.