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Pasta E Ceci (Pasta with Chickpeas)

Name: Pasta E Ceci (Pasta with Chickpeas)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Olive oil', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Onion', 'amount': '1, finely chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '2 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Tomato paste', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Canned chickpeas', 'amount': '1 (15-ounce) can, drained and rinsed'}; {'ingredient': 'Dried oregano', 'amount': '1/2 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Dried rosemary', 'amount': '1/2 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Red pepper flakes', 'amount': '1/4 teaspoon, or more to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Vegetable broth', 'amount': '4 cups'}; {'ingredient': 'Ditalini pasta', 'amount': '1 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': 'to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Black pepper', 'amount': 'to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Fresh parsley', 'amount': '2 tablespoons, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Grated parmesan cheese', 'amount': 'for serving'}

Pasta E Ceci is a delicious and comforting classic Italian dish that brings together the heartiness of chickpeas with the simplicity of pasta in a rich, flavorful tomato broth. The warming aroma of garlic, onion, and herbs fill your kitchen, transporting you to a rustic Italian countryside. This dish, originating from the region of Campania, was traditionally prepared by Italian grandmas to provide a nutritious and filling meal for their families, using just a few pantry staples.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
Onion (1, finely chopped)
Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
Tomato paste (2 tablespoons)
Canned chickpeas (1 (15-ounce) can, drained and rinsed)
Dried oregano (1/2 teaspoon)
Dried rosemary (1/2 teaspoon)
Red pepper flakes (1/4 teaspoon, or more to taste)
Vegetable broth (4 cups)
Ditalini pasta (1 cup)
Salt (to taste)
Black pepper (to taste)
Fresh parsley (2 tablespoons, chopped)
Grated parmesan cheese (for serving)

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the onions are translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste, drained chickpeas, dried oregano, dried rosemary, and red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, add the ditalini pasta. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the pasta is cooked to al dente, according to package instructions.
Taste and season the soup with salt and pepper as needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing each with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.
Enjoy your trip to Italy through this delicious, comforting bowl of Pasta E Ceci!

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 10 minutes • Cook Time: 20 minutes • Calories: 350 • Fat: 8g • Carbs: 58g • Protein: 13g • Sodium: 700mg • Sugar: 6g

Pasta E Ceci (Pasta with Chickpeas)

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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