Pasta with Chickpeas (Pasta e ceci) Recipe

Name: Pasta with Chickpeas (Pasta e ceci)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Medium Yellow Onion, Cut In Chunks; 1 whole Medium Carrot, Cut In Pieces; 1 whole Celery Stalk, Cut In Pieces; 5 cloves Garlic (whole Cloves); 1 teaspoon Fresh Or Dried Parsley; 1 whole Serrano Pepper, Chopped (optional); 1 teaspoon Plus One Tablespoon Olive Oil For Garlic-rosemary Oil; 3 whole Canned Whole Tomatoes; 2 cups Water, Divided Use; 2 teaspoons Salt, Or To Taste; 1 teaspoon Basil (or To Taste); 1 teaspoon Oregano Or More To Taste; 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar; 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste Or Ketchup; 1 teaspoon Black Pepper; 1 cup Boiled Or Canned/Drained Chickpeas; 13 pounds Pasta Shells Or Elbow Macaroni Or Any Small Shape Pasta; 3 cloves Garlic, Chopped; 1 teaspoon Rosemary, Dried For Garlic Rosemary Oil; 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Chilli Flakes (optional)

Servings: persons

1 whole Medium Yellow Onion, Cut In Chunks
1 whole Medium Carrot, Cut In Pieces
1 whole Celery Stalk, Cut In Pieces
5 cloves Garlic (whole Cloves)
1 teaspoon Fresh Or Dried Parsley
1 whole Serrano Pepper, Chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon Plus One Tablespoon Olive Oil For Garlic-rosemary Oil
3 whole Canned Whole Tomatoes
2 cups Water, Divided Use
2 teaspoons Salt, Or To Taste
1 teaspoon Basil (or To Taste)
1 teaspoon Oregano Or More To Taste
2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste Or Ketchup
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 cup Boiled Or Canned/Drained Chickpeas
13 pounds Pasta Shells Or Elbow Macaroni Or Any Small Shape Pasta
3 cloves Garlic, Chopped
1 teaspoon Rosemary, Dried For Garlic Rosemary Oil
1 teaspoon Crushed Red Chilli Flakes (optional)

1
Pulse onion, carrot, celery, whole garlic cloves, parsley and serrano pepper (if using) in a food processor.
2
Once nicely chopped, set aside.
3
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a deep pot over medium heat and add the vegetable mixture.
4
Season with salt and cook, stirring often for 10-12 minutes until it becomes golden.
5
Break the tomatoes by hand and add them into the pot.
6
Add 1 cup water along with salt, basil, oregano, vinegar, ketchup or tomato paste, black pepper to taste.
7
Let it boil and reduce heat a bit and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes.
8
Keep an eye on it and keep stirring frequently.
9
Add the chickpeas and 1 cup more water.
10
Let it simmer for 20-25 minutes until the flavors meld together.
11
Puree it with an immersion blender, leaving some chunks.
12
Cook for another 5-10 minutes and taste and adjust seasoning.
13
Cook pasta according to package directions.
14
Warm up the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a small pan, add chopped garlic and rosemary.
15
Cook until garlic becomes light golden then remove from heat.
16
When its done drain your pasta.
17
Plate it, add some of the chickpea sauce on top.
18
Add the oil on top of that and sprinkle with red chili flakes.
19
Serve hot.
20
Hope you gather memories around a wonderful meal like us.
21
Happy eating.
22
Source: Adapted from Bonappetit

5632

kcal

Calories

Fat

1120

Carbs

199

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Medium Yellow Onion, Cut In Chunks, 1 whole Medium Carrot, Cut In Pieces, 1 whole Celery Stalk, Cut In Pieces, 5 cloves Garlic (whole Cloves), and more.

Yes, Pasta with Chickpeas (Pasta e ceci) 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.

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Pasta with Chickpeas (Pasta e ceci)

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