Pasta E Ceci (Pasta And Chickpeas) Recipe

Name: Pasta E Ceci (Pasta And Chickpeas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces smoked pancetta, diced (or bacon); 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, small dice; 1 stalk celery, small dice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 ounce pimiento, diced (or roasted red peppers); 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1/8-1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional); 1 (796 ml) can diced tomatoes (3-4 cups); 1 (156 ml) can tomato paste; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1 bay leaf; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas; 1 1/2 cups small-cut pasta (or broken long-cut pasta, shells, ditalini, broken spaghetti, etc); salt and pepper; water

Servings: persons

4 ounces smoked pancetta, diced (or bacon)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium onion, small dice
1 stalk celery, small dice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 ounce pimiento, diced (or roasted red peppers)
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1/8-1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
1 (796 ml) can diced tomatoes (3-4 cups)
1 (156 ml) can tomato paste
2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas
1 1/2 cups small-cut pasta (or broken long-cut pasta, shells, ditalini, broken spaghetti, etc)
salt and pepper
water

1
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, add olive oil, and begin to saute the pancetta or bacon over medium-high heat. When sufficiently browned, remove all but 2 tsp or so of the fat.
2
Add onions and celery, sweat three minutes or so until they soften, add garlic, cook 1 minute or until fragrant. Add pimento (or roasted red peppers), cook for a minute or so, then stir in hot pepper flakes (or cayenne), and anchovy paste, if you're using it.
3
Add tomatoes, paste, and chicken broth, stirring until tomato paste is smooth. Add sugar, bay leaf and basil. Make sure it comes to a simmer if it already isn't, then turn heat down to medium-low, cover and let simmer for at least 40 minutes or so, stirring fairly frequently.
4
Add pasta, and a little extra water if needed (I went with a bit under 1.5 cups of additional water), stir, and simmer, till pasta is tender. You will need to stir pretty frequently, or else surrender yourself to bottom-stick-stew.
5
Top with some Parmesan or Romano.

770

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces smoked pancetta, diced (or bacon), 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, small dice, 1 stalk celery, small dice, and more.

Yes, Pasta E Ceci (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 E Ceci (Pasta And Chickpeas)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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