Lemony Chickpea Pasta Recipe

Name: Lemony Chickpea Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces, weight Mini Penne, Or Other Small Pasta; 1/2 whole Lemon, Juiced And Zested; 3 Tablespoons Good Quality Olive Oil; 2 Tablespoons Capers; 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce Or Red Pepper Flakes; 1 can (15 Oz. Can) Chickpeas, Drained And Rinsed; 1/4 cups Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, Grated, Plus Extra For Serving; 1/4 cups Reserved Hot Pasta Water; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Pepper

Servings: persons

6 ounces, weight Mini Penne, Or Other Small Pasta
1/2 whole Lemon, Juiced And Zested
3 Tablespoons Good Quality Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Capers
1 teaspoon Hot Sauce Or Red Pepper Flakes
1 can (15 Oz. Can) Chickpeas, Drained And Rinsed
1/4 cups Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, Grated, Plus Extra For Serving
1/4 cups Reserved Hot Pasta Water
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoons Pepper

1
Cook the pasta in salted, boiling water according to package directions.
2
In a large bowl mix lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, capers, and hot sauce.
3
Add the chickpeas and stir to coat.
4
Drain the pasta, reserving some of the hot water.
5
Add the pasta to the chickpeas, stir in the cheese, while adding the pasta water as you mix.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Add more lemon juice/hot sauce to your liking.
8
Serve with extra Parmesan cheese.

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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: 6 ounces, weight Mini Penne, Or Other Small Pasta, 1/2 whole Lemon, Juiced And Zested, 3 Tablespoons Good Quality Olive Oil, 2 Tablespoons Capers, and more.

Yes, Lemony Chickpea 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.

Lemony Chickpea Pasta

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