Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our versatile pasta with chickpeas, a delectable dish that combines the goodness of protein-packed chickpeas with the comforting embrace of pasta. Embark on a flavor-filled adventure as we present three enticing variations of this classic recipe, each offering a unique taste experience. From the vibrant Mediterranean flavors of Pasta with Chickpeas and Vegetables to the creamy richness of One-Pot Pasta with Chickpeas and Spinach, and the spicy allure of Pasta with Chickpeas and Chorizo, these recipes cater to diverse palates and preferences. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body with this wholesome and satisfying meal.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
PASTA WITH SPINACH AND CHICKPEAS
This is a home-style Italian favorite at my house. It is also very good with northern white beans instead of the chickpeas, and any sort of strand pasta works well. Serve with a leafy green salad and crusty Italian bread. If you like spicy food, stir in 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes towards the end.
Provided by KIMBICA
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water with 2 teaspoons sea salt to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the water.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Increase heat to medium-high and add spinach, tomatoes, and garbanzo beans; cook and stir until spinach begins to wilt, 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Season spinach mixture with remaining teaspoon sea salt, marjoram, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low. Stir drained linguine with the spinach mixture to evenly coat. Add extra olive oil or reserved pasta water to achieve your preferred level of moisture in the dish. Top with Pecorino-Romano cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.9 calories, Carbohydrate 104.3 g, Cholesterol 7.7 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 11.2 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1684.7 mg, Sugar 4 g
PASTA WITH CHICKPEA-TOMATO SAUCE
Garlic and red-pepper flakes give this protein- and fiber-rich pasta dish a kick.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add garlic and red-pepper flakes, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds (do not brown). Add chickpeas, season with salt, and cook 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until sauce has reduced slightly, 20 minutes. Add basil, and cook 5 minutes more. Remove basil.
- While sauce is cooking, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente; drain pasta, and return to pot.
- Add sauce to pasta, and toss. Serve with Parmesan, and garnish with torn basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 594 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 15 g, Protein 26 g
PASTA E CECI (PASTA WITH CHICKPEAS) RECIPE
Pasta with brothy chickpeas is Italian comfort food at its best.
Provided by Katie Leaird
Categories Mains Quick and Easy Quick Dinners
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add garlic and rosemary, season lightly with salt, and cook, stirring frequently, until garlic softens and turns golden, about 5 minutes. Add pepper flakes and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomato paste and cook until tomato paste is fragrant and turns dark brick red, about 1 minute.
- Stir in wine, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Bring to a simmer, and cook until wine has emulsified with olive oil and mixture is slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.
- If using cooked dry chickpeas: Stir in 1 cup (170g) chickpeas and 1 cup (240ml) chickpea cooking liquid. Using a potato masher or wooden spoon, mash chickpeas against the sides and bottom of the pot until completely broken down. Stir in the rest of the chickpeas and remaining 3 cups (710ml) cooking liquid (supplementing with stock or water as needed to reach 3 cups), and black pepper. Season with salt to taste. Proceed to Step 4. If using canned chickpeas: Remove Dutch oven from heat; remove and discard rosemary sprig. Add 1 cup (170g) chickpeas and 1 cup (240ml) stock, and using an immersion blender, blend mixture until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. (If you do not have a handheld immersion blender, transfer mixture to blender and blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour mixture back into Dutch oven.) Stir in remaining 2 cups (340ml) of chickpeas, 3 cups (710ml) stock, and black pepper. Season with salt to taste.
- Bring chickpea mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in pasta and cook, stirring frequently, until pasta is just shy of al dente (1 to 2 minutes less than the package directs, as the pasta will continue to cook off-heat), and liquid is reduced to a consistency that falls between soupy and saucy. Adjust consistency as needed with additional water, stock, or chickpea cooking liquid, keeping in mind that liquid will tighten up as it cools due to starch from the chickpeas.
- Remove from heat, add cheese, and stir rapidly to incorporate. Season with salt to taste. Divide between individual serving bowls (for the dried chickpea version, look out for the garlic cloves and rosemary sprig; remove and discard them), and drizzle each serving with olive oil. Serve, passing extra grated cheese at the table.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 687 kcal, Carbohydrate 82 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fiber 12 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 985 mg, Sugar 9 g, Fat 26 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
LEMONY PASTA WITH CHICKPEAS AND PARSLEY
You can used either canned or home-cooked chickpeas in this take on the classic Italian dish pasta con ceci, which is an excellent, nutritious, quick-cooking dinner. But even more appealing is the way the soft earthiness of the chickpeas plays off the al dente pasta, coating it like a rich sauce but without a lot of fat. The whole dish is zipped up with some lemon, garlic and red pepper flakes.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, for two, quick, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add fusilli and cook until it is just shy of al dente. (It should be slightly underdone to your taste because you'll finish cooking it in the sauce.) Drain well.
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare the chickpea sauce: Place chickpeas in a large bowl and use a potato masher or a fork to lightly mash them; they should be about half-crushed.
- Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add garlic cloves and fry until they are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Stir in onions, rosemary, red pepper flakes and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft, about 10 minutes. Then stir in chickpeas and the cooking liquid, stock or water. Bring to a simmer and cook gently until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in pasta and parsley, and cook until the pasta has finished cooking and is coated in the sauce, 1 to 2 minutes. Quickly toss in cheese, butter, lemon zest, black pepper to taste and salt if needed. Drizzle with olive oil and shower with additional cheese before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1235, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 152 grams, Fat 50 grams, Fiber 23 grams, Protein 49 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 1299 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PASTA WITH CHICKPEAS
This recipe came from "Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites" cookbook. The ingredients in this recipe are ones we have around all the time (and love!). We made it for dinner tonight, and it exceeded our expectations. YUM! If you like these ingredients, then I think you'll love it too. One of the neat things is that pureeing the chickpeas gives the sauce a wonderful, creamy texture.
Provided by MilliMoMo
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a well-seasoned skillet or nonstick saucepan (I used a dutch oven, so I could puree the sauce right in the pan using my hand blender), and saute the onions, garlic and rosemary on low eat until the onions are soft - about 10 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and half of the chickpeas and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Remove the rosemary springs and discard. If you have a hand blender, puree the mixture until smooth. Otherwise, use a blender. Be careful not to burn yourself.
- Return the sauce to the pan (if you'd removed it for blending), add the remaining chickpeas, and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta.
- The original recipe suggests tossing the pasta and sauce together for serving, but we served them separately.
- Pass the feta and chopped tomatoes (if desired) at the table.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 819, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 22.3, Sodium 923.9, Carbohydrate 147.4, Fiber 15.9, Sugar 10.4, Protein 31.1
Tips:
- Choose the right pasta. Short pastas, such as penne, rigatoni, and rotini, are best for this dish as they can hold the sauce well.
- Use canned chickpeas. Canned chickpeas are a convenient and affordable option. Be sure to rinse and drain them before using.
- Make your own vegetable broth. Vegetable broth is easy to make and adds a lot of flavor to the dish. Simply simmer some vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and onions, in water for about 30 minutes.
- Add some greens. A handful of baby spinach or kale can be added to the dish for an extra boost of nutrients.
- Use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, and thyme, can really brighten up the dish. Add them at the end of cooking for the best flavor.
Conclusion:
Pasta with chickpeas is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a tasty and satisfying meal on the table in no time.
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