Lemon Garlic Rotini with Swiss Chard

 I wanted to try something different with swiss chard.  It seemed like the earthy flavor of the chard would pair well with lemon, though I figured the slight sweetness of garlic and butter would be needed to keep it from getting too acidic.  It was a nice light summer dinner.

Serves 2-3

2 cups whole wheat rotini
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chopped swiss chard
Zest of one lemon
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Dash ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.  If you have not already done so, now is a good time to chop the swiss chard and mince the garlic.
2. In same saucepan as you cooked the pasta, melt the butter over medium heat.  Saute garlic until soft, then add swiss chard to pan.  Stir and cook swiss chard until wilted but still bright green.  Remove pan from heat.  Stir lemon zest and juice into swiss chard.  Return pasta to the pan and stir until swiss chard is evenly distributed.  Add Parmesan cheese and stir well.  Serve immediately.