Pasta With Chickpea Sauce Recipe

Name: Pasta With Chickpea Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans low-sodium chickpeas, undrained, divided; 4 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 large onions, cut in half and thinly sliced; 2 cups sliced mushrooms; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 cups frozen chopped spinach; 1 teaspoon rosemary, crushed; 1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste); 12 ounces whole wheat rotini (2 oz per person)

Servings: persons

1
In blender or food processor, puree one can of chickpeas with its liquid. Add second can of chickpeas, tomatoes, spinach, rosemary, parsley and pepper and set aside.
2
Prepare garlic, onion and mushrooms and set aside.
3
In a large saucepan (at least 3 quarts) add garlic, onion, mushrooms and cook until soft. Add small amounts of water as needed to prevent sticking.
4
Start water for pasta.
5
Add puree mixture, stirring it often and cook about 5 minutes.
6
Begin cooking pasta according to package directions.
7
While pasta is cooking, continue cooking puree mixture until it has thickened, about 10 minutes more.
8
Toss sauce with cooked rotini and serve.

289

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Fat

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

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (15 ounce) cans low-sodium chickpeas, undrained, divided, 4 large garlic cloves, minced, 2 large onions, cut in half and thinly sliced, 2 cups sliced mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Chickpea Sauce 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 With Chickpea Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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