Crispy Chickpea and Tomato Pasta
- Serves
- 4 servings
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Cost
- $12.50
- Nutrition
- 480 cal · 18g protein
- quick
- budget
- meatless
🍳 2 pans · Picky-eater safe bet: plain noodles
Crispy Chickpea and Tomato Pasta is a Italian weeknight dinner that serves 4 and is on the table in about 25 minutes, for around $13 in groceries. You'll need 2 pans, and the 8 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain noodles works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Simple green salad (5 min)
Contains: Gluten— based on the ingredients; brands vary, so check labels.
Cookware you'll need
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- 12-inch nonstick skilletDon't have one? Amazon →
- 5–6 quart Dutch ovenDon't have one? Amazon →
- 3-quart saucepan with lidDon't have one? Amazon →
- ColanderDon't have one? Amazon →
- 8-inch chef's knifeDon't have one? Amazon →
- Large cutting boards (set of 2)Don't have one? Amazon →
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Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 2 cans canned chickpeas
- 1 can diced canned tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 bunch fresh basil
- 1 cup vegetable broth
Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, mince garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Drain and rinse chickpeas, then add to skillet with diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and red pepper flakes; simmer 8 minutes.
- Drain pasta and stir into the chickpea-tomato sauce, tossing to coat; divide into four bowls and top with fresh basil.
On the side: Simple green salad (5 min)
1 bag bagged salad greens, 1 bottle salad dressing
- Put the greens in a bowl and toss with dressing just before serving.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein
- 18 g
- Carbohydrates
- 62 g
- Fiber
- 12 g
- Sugar
- 6 g
- Fat
- 16 g
- Saturated fat
- 2 g
- Sodium
- 680 mg
Estimated from the ingredients and amounts in this recipe; brands and portions vary. Not medical or dietary advice.
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