SPAGHETTI WITH BROCCOLI, CHICKPEAS, AND GARLIC

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This recipe comes from Gourmet (January 2005). Make it even healthier with whole wheat spaghetti. Enjoy!

Provided by Miraklegirl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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)

Steps:

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

Adetokunboh Amushan
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This was a great recipe! I used whole wheat spaghetti and added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes. It was a hit with my family.


OMOR Hasan
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I made this dish for my family and everyone loved it! The broccoli was perfectly cooked and the flavors were amazing.


Iqra Btool
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


MYbanana BananaLOL
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The broccoli was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


Md. Shakib Hossain
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would add some more garlic and red pepper flakes next time.


Ravindra Jain
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others. It's a great way to get your veggies in and it's also a delicious and satisfying meal.


Tordymations
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This was a great way to use up some leftover broccoli. It was quick and easy to make, and it tasted great!


Ahtasham Paracha
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but this dish was surprisingly good! The flavors were well-balanced and the broccoli was cooked perfectly.


DIKE ibuchi samuel
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Shane Leifheit
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a big hit! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make.


Harry Shuman
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Easy and delicious! I'll definitely be making this again.


Mikaele Feao
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This was a great recipe! I used whole wheat spaghetti and added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes. It was a hit with my family.