Pasta With Red Or Green Chard Recipe

• 16 ounce penne (or possibly similarly shaped pasta)
• 1 lb chard (green or possibly red)
• 1 Tbsp. mustard (Dijon-style or possibly coarse-grain)
• 3 Tbsp. red-wine vinegar or possibly freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 3 x cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
•     Salt and freshly grnd black pepper to taste
• 4 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated or possibly shaved
• 4 ounce prosciutto or possibly thinly sliced cured ham, diced
• 1 c. (4 ounces) coarsely minced pecans (optional)

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