Orecchiette With Greens, Mozzarella And Chickpeas

Name: Orecchiette With Greens, Mozzarella And Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound orecchiette; Vegetable oil, for frying; 1 cup drained canned chickpeas, patted dry; 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander; Kosher salt and ground black pepper; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved; 1/2 pound Swiss chard, stemmed and leaves coarsely chopped; 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 8 large basil leaves, torn

Servings: persons

1/2 pound orecchiette
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup drained canned chickpeas, patted dry
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 pound Swiss chard, stemmed and leaves coarsely chopped
4 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
8 large basil leaves, torn

1
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the orecchiette until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
2
Meanwhile, in a medium, deep skillet, heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil until shimmering. Add the chickpeas and cook over high heat until crisp, 4 minutes. Transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate, sprinkle with the cumin and coriander and season with salt and black pepper. Discard the oil and wipe out the skillet.
3
Add the olive oil, garlic and crushed red pepper to the skillet. Cook over moderately high heat until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and cook until softened, 3 minutes. Add the chard and cook, stirring, until wilted, 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
4
Add the pasta and reserved cooking water to the skillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring until incorporated. Add the mozzarella and basil and toss. Spoon the pasta into bowls, sprinkle with the chickpeas and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound orecchiette, Vegetable oil, for frying, 1 cup drained canned chickpeas, patted dry, 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Orecchiette With Greens, Mozzarella And Chickpeas 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!