Gemelli with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes, Chickpeas, and Smoked Paprika Recipe

Name: Gemelli with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes, Chickpeas, and Smoked Paprika
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbs. olive oil; 16 oz. cherry, tear drop, or grape tomatoes (about 3 cups); 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.); 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes; 2 Tbs. chopped fresh Italian parsley; 1 Tbs. chopped fresh marjoram; 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 8 oz. gemelli; 1 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese, optional

Servings: persons

2 Tbs. olive oil
16 oz. cherry, tear drop, or grape tomatoes (about 3 cups)
1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 Tbs. chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 Tbs. chopped fresh marjoram
1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
8 oz. gemelli
1 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese, optional

1
Heat 1 Tbs.
2
oil in large non-stick skillet over high heat.
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Add tomatoes, and cook 10 minutes, or until tomatoes blister in spots, stirring occasionally.
4
Stir in remaining 1 Tbs.
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oil, garlic, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
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Fold in parsley and marjoram, then chickpeas.
7
Remove from heat.
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Meanwhile, cook gemelli in large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions.
9
Drain, reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid.
10
Add gemelli to tomato-chickpea mixture in skillet, and toss to coat.
11
Mix in enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten.
12
Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and serve sprinkled with feta (if using).

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbs. olive oil, 16 oz. cherry, tear drop, or grape tomatoes (about 3 cups), 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.), 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika, and more.

Yes, Gemelli with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes, Chickpeas, and Smoked Paprika falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Gemelli with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes, Chickpeas, and Smoked Paprika

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