Creole Chick Peas with Pasta Recipe

Name: Creole Chick Peas with Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces corkscrews or wagon wheels; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup each chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1/4 cup chopped scallion; 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic; 1 28 -ounce can plum tomatoes, chopped, juices reserved; 1 to 2 cups chicken broth; 1 10 ounce package frozen corn, thawed; 16 ounce can of chick peas, drained, rinsed; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1 whole bay leaf; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons parsley for garnish; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

12 ounces corkscrews or wagon wheels
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup each chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped scallion
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 28 -ounce can plum tomatoes, chopped, juices reserved
1 to 2 cups chicken broth
1 10 ounce package frozen corn, thawed
16 ounce can of chick peas, drained, rinsed
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 whole bay leaf
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons parsley for garnish
Salt and pepper

1
Bring some salted water to a boil, add the pasta and cook until done, about 10 minutes or according to package directions.
2
In a large saucepan heat the olive oil.
3
Add the onion, bell pepper and scallion and saute for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender.
4
Stir in the garlic and saute a few seconds, then stir in the tomatoes, broth and corn and simmer 5 minutes.
5
Transfer two portions to another saucepan for the children and keep it warm until ready to serve the pasta.
6
To the other portion, add chick peas, thyme, bay leaf and cayenne pepper and simmer until pasta is done.
7
Boil down to thicken sauce or, conversely add more broth if you want it loose.
8
Remove bay leaf before serving.
9
When pasta is done transfer half to a warm bowl and top with corn and tomato sauce; transfer other half to another bowl and top with spicy chick pea mix and minced parsley.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces corkscrews or wagon wheels, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup each chopped onion, 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Creole Chick Peas with Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creole Chick Peas with Pasta

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