Swiss Chard Tagliatelle

1  Make the garlic breadcrumbs

Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add a little garlic and breadcrumbs and cook until golden and crisp. Remove and set aside.

2  Cook the pasta

Cook tagliatelle in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.

3  Build the base

In the same skillet, cook sausages (if using) for about 2 minutes. Add Swiss chard and cook for 1 minute until just wilted.

4  Emulsify the sauce

Add butter, cooked pasta, and about ½ cup reserved pasta water. Toss until the sauce emulsifies and coats the pasta evenly.

5  Finish and serve

Remove from heat. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and fresh mint. Drizzle with olive oil, top with garlic breadcrumbs and grated cheese if using. Serve immediately.