Spaghetti alla Ceci Recipe

Name: Spaghetti alla Ceci
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound spaghetti; Salt; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 (14-ounce) can, chick peas, drained; 1/2 teaspoon dry thyme, eyeball it; Pepper; 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth; 1 (14-ounce) can, crushed tomatoes; Handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped; Grated Parmiginao-Reggiano, to pass at table

Servings: persons

1 pound spaghetti
Salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 (14-ounce) can, chick peas, drained
1/2 teaspoon dry thyme, eyeball it
Pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1 (14-ounce) can, crushed tomatoes
Handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Grated Parmiginao-Reggiano, to pass at table

1
Boil water for pasta, salt it, and cook spaghetti to al dente.
2
While spaghetti cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
3
Add extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan, crushed red pepper flakes and garlic.
4
Place chick peas in food processor and pulse grind them to a fine chop.
5
Add chick peas to garlic and season them with thyme, salt and pepper then saute them for 3 to 4 minutes.
6
Add wine or broth and cook down 30 seconds or so then stir in tomatoes and adjust seasoning.
7
Drain pasta and toss with sauce.
8
Top with parsley and grated cheese.

286

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound spaghetti, Salt, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan, 1/2 teaspoon crushed 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spaghetti alla Ceci

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Variations & substitutions

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