Spaghetti Alla Ceci Recipe

Name: Spaghetti Alla Ceci
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: Salt; 1 pound spaghetti; 3 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil), 3 times around the pan; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 3 to 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 14-ounce can chickpeas, drained; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (eyeball it); Black pepper; 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken stock; 1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes; A handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, to pass at the table

Servings: persons

Salt
1 pound spaghetti
3 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil), 3 times around the pan
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 to 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 14-ounce can chickpeas, drained
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (eyeball it)
Black pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken stock
1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes
A handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, to pass at the table

1
Bring a big pot of water to a boil for the pasta.
2
Salt it and cook the spaghetti to al dente.
3
While the spaghetti cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
4
Add the EVOO, red pepper flakes, and garlic.
5
Place the chickpeas in a food processor and pulse to a fine chop.
6
Add the chickpeas to the skillet with the garlic and season them with the thyme, salt, and pepper.
7
Saute them for 3 to 4 minutes.
8
Add the wine or stock and cook down for 30 seconds or so, then stir in the tomatoes and adjust the seasoning.
9
Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce.
10
Top the pasta with the parsley and grated cheese.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt, 1 pound spaghetti, 3 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil), 3 times around the pan, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti Alla 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.

Spaghetti Alla Ceci

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