Chard Stalks and Garlic Scape Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 cup Swiss chard stalks, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 (5 ounce) package dry vermicelli pasta
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic scapes, sliced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the Swiss chard stems in boiling water until tender, 10 to 15 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.

Bring a separate large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the vermicelli pasta in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes; drain.

Meanwhile, melt the butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; stir in the onion and garlic scapes. Cook and stir until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high, stir in the chard stalks, and cook until the onion has browned, about 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper; stir in the cooked pasta to serve.