Pasta and Chickpeas Recipe

Name: Pasta and Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 pinch red chile chili pepper flakes; 1 carrot, finely diced; 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley; 2 teaspoons tomato paste; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas and their liquid; 1 bunch spinach, kale or 1 bunch chard leaves, ribs removed if necessary, chopped and washed; 12 lb medium pasta shell; salt (to taste); fresh ground pepper; freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 pinch red chile chili pepper flakes
1 carrot, finely diced
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas and their liquid
1 bunch spinach, kale or 1 bunch chard leaves, ribs removed if necessary, chopped and washed
12 lb medium pasta shell
salt (to taste)
fresh ground pepper
freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
2
Add onion, garlic, pepper flakes, carrot, and parsley and saute for 2 minutes.
3
Add tomato paste, chickpeas, spinach or other greens, and a cup of water or cooking liquid from the chickpeas.
4
Reduce heat and simmer while preparing pasta.
5
Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta.
6
Add salt to taste, toss in pasta, stir, and boil until al dente.
7
Drain pasta and add to skillet.
8
Toss ingredients together and season generously with pepper.
9
Serve in hot soup plates.
10
If desired, top with freshly grated cheese.

5226

kcal

Calories

Fat

1029

Carbs

182

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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: 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1 large garlic clove, minced, 1 pinch red chile chili pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Pasta and Chickpeas 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pasta and Chickpeas

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Variations & substitutions

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