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Pasta with Chickpeas recipe

A great earthy dish from the South of Italy: pasta with chickpeas, also known as "pasta e ceci"! This is a must try, otherwise you wouldn't believe that we such few, basic ingredients, you can create a stellar dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Indicative Cost: $3
Complexity: Easy

Equipment

  • Electric blender (masher)
  • Pot

Ingredients

  • 350 gr dry chickpeas
  • 150 gr pasta
  • 4 anchovies fillets
  • 400 gr peeled tomatoes
  • rosemary
  • garlic
  • 10 gr Parmesan cheese grated
Metric - US Customary

Procedure

  • There is a bit of preparation to be done with your dry chickpeas. Leave them to soak overnight in a pot full of water, at least 12-14 hours.
  • After 12-14 hours, get rid of the water, wash the chickpeas and put them in a pot, covering with fresh water. Bring them to boil and let them simmer for about 45-60 minutes.
  • Add salt to the chickpeas towards the end of the cooking time. Now, you have your chickpeas re-hydrated and ready to be cooked.
  • In a large pan, pour some oil, add the garlic and rosemary. Let all gently cook at low heat.
  • In the meanwhile, take some chickpeas from the pot and mash them to create a cream.
  • When the garlic is golden, add the whole chickpeas in the pan. Add the anchovies too.
  • Crush some peeled tomatoes in the pan, add some of the chickpeas cooking water and let all simmer for a few minutes.
  • Now it's time to add the pasta. let everything cook for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add some of the chickpeas cream that we created. You choose how thick you want your dish, so add more cream if you like the consistency to be thicker.
  • When the pasta is ready, you are happy with the consistency of the dish and you have adjusted the salt, you are ready to plate your Pasta with Chickpeas.
  • You can add some finely chopped rosemary and chili on top, plus a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese if you like.
  • ENJOY!

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Italian Food Boss Special Tip

Add a few anchovies fillets if you are looking for extra tastiness!
Italian Food Boss

Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts
Pasta with Chickpeas recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Sodium 491mg21%
Potassium 526mg15%
Carbohydrates 56g19%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 160IU3%
Vitamin C 10mg12%
Calcium 111mg11%
Iron 4mg22%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet. Values are not medical advice, to be used as reference only!

Other Info

Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
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