Pasta e Ceci (Pasta with Chickpeas)
This Pasta e Ceci recipe is a delicious one-pot pasta with chickpeas that brings together Italian flavors, fresh rosemary, and a creamy tomato broth. Perfect for a quick, hearty meal that's both comforting and satisfying!
Ingredients
Pasta
- 1 19oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2-3 tbsp high quality extra virgin olive oil
- 2 shallots, finely diced or 1 small yellow onion
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 cups small pasta noodles I used ditalini
- 2-3 cups chickenless broth or veg broth
- salt & pepper to taste
Toppings
- squeeze of fresh lemon juice optional
- freshly grated parmesan cheese (vegan)
- drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Prep
- In a pot on medium heat, add in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.
Cooking
- Add in the shallots, and rosemary and cook for 3-4 mins or until translucent and fragrant. Add the garlic and continue stirring rapidly for 1 min so the garlic doesn't burn.
- Add in half the chickpeas, and 2 ½ cups of vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Now, add in your pasta noodles and reduce the heat. Cook the noodles until they are al dente. Add another ½ cup of the broth if needed.
- Meanwhile, cover the other half of the chickpeas with a little water and blend until they form a smooth paste. I used an immersion blender but you can also just mash them with a fork.
- Once the pasta is almost done cooking, add in the chickpea paste, and stir to combine. Season with the juice of ½ a lemon, salt and pepper to taste.
Finishing Touches
- Serve with some freshly grated parm if desired and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Buon Appetito!
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Notes
This dish can easily be customized. Some people like to add 2-3 tbsp of tomato paste for richness and depth.
The rosemary can be removed at the end, but I like to eat the rosemary leaves and discard the stem.
Spinach can be added in the last 1-2 minutes if desired. Personally I like to just serve this with a side salad.
Note: Nutritional information is approximate and may vary depending on the brands and specific ingredients used.
Nutrition
Serving: 250g | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.3g | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg
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