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Rustic Pasta with Chickpeas


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  • Author: Pepe Azzurro
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Hearty and flavorful, this rustic pasta dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. Simple ingredients create a satisfying and nutritious plate.


Ingredients

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  • 6 oz (180 g) whole pasta
  • 1 lbs (500 g) chickpeas
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 each finely chopped carrots
  • 2 tbsp bio granular vegetal broth
  • 6 cups (1.5 l) water
  • dry rosemary
  • pepper

Instructions

  1. Pour the water into a pot and bring to a boil. Add the vegetable broth.
  2. In another pot, sauté the vegetables in oil until browned. Add a spoonful of broth and cook for 3–4 minutes.
  3. Add the washed chickpeas, pepper, and rosemary. Cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Pour in the remaining broth and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
  5. Add pasta and cook for 10 minutes, or according to package directions.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, roast the chickpeas before adding them to the sauce.
  • If you don’t have vegetable broth, use an equal amount of water and add a pinch of salt.
  • This pasta dish reheats well; store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 60
  • Fiber: 10
  • Protein: 15