PASTA WITH CHICKPEAS, CHORIZO AND BREAD CRUMBS
If you're a planner, you can soak and cook dried chickpeas for this easy pasta dish, but if you're not, no worries. Using two or three cans makes it a real cinch; you'll have it on the table in about 20 minutes. First, brown the chorizo or kielbasa and set aside. Toast the bread crumbs in the same pan with a smattering of minced garlic, and set that aside, too. Dump the chickpeas into the pan with a bit of their liquid and let that reduce a bit while the pasta cooks. After draining the pasta, toss it with the chickpeas and sausage, and heat through. Serve it in big bowls with bread crumbs scattered over the top and a few aggressive grinds of the pepper mill. Our favorite pasta shape for this recipe is conchiglie, or shells, because the chickpeas nestle inside like they belong there, but it will work with almost any small cut pasta.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories weeknight, pastas, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Set a large pot of water to boil and salt it. Put 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add chorizo; heat, stirring occasionally, until chorizo is lightly browned, then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and then the garlic; cook until it colors lightly, then add bread crumbs. Toast, shaking skillet frequently, until bread crumbs turn golden brown, about 10 minutes; if necessary, add a little more olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and remove to a bowl.
- Add 2 more tablespoons olive oil to skillet and, over medium heat, chickpeas and about 1 cup of their liquid. Cook pasta until it is nearly but not quite tender; drain, then add it to chickpeas. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender; stir in chorizo, heat through, and taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve chickpea-pasta mixture in bowls, garnished with crisp bread crumbs and a sprinkling of parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 754, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 109 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 950 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams
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Pramanix Ch
[email protected]This pasta dish is a keeper! It's easy to make and packed with flavor. I love the combination of chickpeas, chorizo, and bread crumbs. I will definitely be making this again and again!
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[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. The flavors were a bit too strong for my taste. I would probably use less chorizo next time.
Schwetha Samlall Rampatha
[email protected]Not bad.
Rasel sarker
[email protected]Wasn't a fan of this recipe. The chorizo was too salty for my taste and the pasta was a bit mushy. I wouldn't make this again.
Amjonota Sob
[email protected]This was a quick and easy weeknight meal. The ingredients were affordable and easy to find. I especially loved the crispy texture of the bread crumbs.
Moro Swaibu
[email protected]Followed the recipe and it turned out great! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. My family loved it!
caroline muthoni
[email protected]This pasta dish was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The chickpeas added a nice protein boost and the bread crumbs added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again!
Shadraker Trevourtaylor
[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland for my taste. I would probably add more spices next time.
Ya Ium
[email protected]Meh.
MD Sojol Islam
[email protected]Not a fan of this recipe. The chorizo was too spicy for my taste and the pasta was overcooked. I would not make this again.
Vapin Haus
[email protected]This was a quick and easy weeknight meal. The ingredients were affordable and easy to find. I loved the addition of the bread crumbs, which added a nice crunch to the dish.
Sizo Onakokonke
[email protected]Followed the recipe to a T and it came out amazing! The flavors were well-balanced and the pasta was cooked perfectly. My husband and I both loved it.
Nilakshana Tharindu
[email protected]This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The combination of chickpeas, chorizo, and bread crumbs created a delicious and flavorful meal. I especially loved the crispy texture of the bread crumbs. I will definitely be making this again!