BARILLA® CHICKPEAS AND PASTA

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Penne pasta is tossed with a Roasted Garlic Sauce and sauteed zucchini then topped with roasted chickpeas and crumbled feta.

Provided by Barilla

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Barilla

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) box Barilla® Penne pasta
1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise
1 (24 ounce) jar Barilla® Roasted Garlic Sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl combine 1 cup chickpeas, 1 tablespoon oil, and salt; spread in an even layer in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
  • Roast chickpeas about 30 minutes or until browned and crisp, stirring once halfway through roasting; cool completely.
  • In a food processor blend remaining chickpeas until finely processed; set aside.
  • In a large pot bring 4 to 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil; add salt to taste and the Penne; stir gently.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions; remove from heat and drain well, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat; saute zucchini for 2 to 3 minutes; remove zucchini from pan and set aside.
  • In the same saucepan stir together the Roasted Garlic sauce and processed chickpeas; bring to a very low simmer.
  • While pasta is draining, pour Roasted Garlic sauce mixture into large pot; stir in zucchini and 1 tablespoon rosemary; stir in pasta.
  • Stir in up to 1 cup of the reserved cooking liquid until desired consistency is reached; serve immediately topped with roasted chickpeas and crumbled feta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Carbohydrate 66.3 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 640 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

Rs Rajib Ahmed
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This recipe is a keeper!


Abid Nawaz
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Danish Khan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ingredients.


Muyomba johnmary don
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I'm going to make this dish for my next party.


Rizwan Soonro
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion.


Aisha Humaira
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This recipe is a must-try!


Kalkidan Adisu
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I can't wait to try this recipe.


xiby
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This dish looks delicious!


justin Abir 06
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe.


princealamin officeal
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This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Kiki Jone
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I love that this dish is made with healthy ingredients.


Deaaron Laray
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This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Raju Prince
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover pasta and chickpeas.


Bianca Nava
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and healthy. What more could you ask for?


RP. AIM
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Ndubuisi Jeffrey
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the chickpeas and the pasta. They didn't even notice the spinach!


RIPPI RIP
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I'm not a big fan of chickpeas, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did! The chickpeas were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Meer Asghar
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. I had a can in my pantry and was looking for a way to use it up. This dish was perfect!


Haider Gujjar
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this dish was to make. It came together in under 30 minutes and I didn't have to dirty a lot of dishes. The end result was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Safeer Abbas
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The chickpeas added a nice protein boost and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.