Chard Stalks and Garlic Scape Pasta

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

¼ large onion, chopped

2 garlic scapes, sliced

salt and pepper to taste

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.