Spaghetti With Broccoli, Chickpeas, And Garlic

Name: Spaghetti With Broccoli, Chickpeas, And Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup olive oil, plus; additional olive oil, for drizzling; 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli (not thawed); 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1/2 lb spaghetti; freshly grated parmesan cheese; lemon wedge (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Cook garlic and red pepper flakes in oil in a heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 1 minute.
2
Add broccoli and salt and cook, breaking up frozen chunks and stirring occasionally, until broccoli is thawed and crisp tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
3
Stir in chickpeas and cook until heated through.
4
Cook pasta in a 6 to 8 quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
5
Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain pasta in a colander.
6
Add pasta and reserved cooking water to broccoli and chickpeas in skillet and cook over moderate heat, tossing, until combined well.
7
Sprinkle parmesan cheese over top.
8
Serve drizzled with additional olive oil and lemon wedges on the side.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cloves garlic, chopped, 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, 1/4 cup olive oil, plus, additional olive oil, for drizzling, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti With Broccoli, Chickpeas, And Garlic 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!