Description
Discover healthy and delicious chickpea pasta recipes! Packed with protein and fiber, these gluten-free dishes are perfect for a nutritious and satisfying meal. Explore various sauces and add-ins for endless possibilities.
Ingredients
- Chickpea Pasta (spaghetti, penne, fusilli)
- Fresh Vegetables (spinach, tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini)
- Protein Sources (chicken, shrimp, tofu, chickpeas)
- Flavor Enhancers (garlic, basil, oregano, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil)
Instructions
- Cook the chickpea pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions (7-10 minutes until al dente).
- Prepare the sauce by sautéing minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add cherry tomatoes, spinach, and red pepper flakes. Cook until spinach wilts and tomatoes soften.
- Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Add pasta water to thin if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese (optional).
Notes
- Don’t overcook the chickpea pasta, as it can become mushy. Cook until al dente.
- Salt the pasta water to add flavor to the pasta.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust the consistency of the sauce.
- For pasta salad, rinse cooked chickpea pasta under cold water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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