Chickpea Marinara (Chickpeas in Tomato Sauce with Melty Mozzarella Cheese)

Name: Chickpea Marinara (Chickpeas in Tomato Sauce with Melty Mozzarella Cheese)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion; 2 large garlic cloves; kosher salt; black pepper; 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce or homemade spaghetti sauce; 1/2 cup water; 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 6 ounces fresh mozzarella; 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup grated pecorino romano cheese; red pepper flakes; Crusty bread

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
4
Calories
2308 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Chickpea Marinara (Chickpeas in Tomato Sauce with Melty Mozzarella Cheese)

Frida Fisher

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This is one of the most requested recipes in my house. It game together on a Sunday evening pantry raid. Use good crusty bread to sop up all the lovely sauce.

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Ingredients

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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
kosher salt
black pepper
1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce or homemade spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup water
2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
6 ounces fresh mozzarella torn into pieces
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup grated pecorino romano cheese
red pepper flakes, for serving (optional)
Crusty bread, for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Sauté the aromatics. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the onion and garlic and season with a big pinch of salt and pepper (about 1/2 teaspoon each). Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and fragrant (adjust the heat as needed to make sure the garlic does not burn).
Simmer. Add the marinara (or homemade spaghetti) sauce, water, and chickpeas. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and partially cover the pan. Simmer for 15 minutes or so, stirring occasionally, just to let everything get acquainted.
Broil. Position a rack in the oven about 6 inches below the broiler. Turn the broiler to high. Remove the lid from the pan of simmering chickpeas and nestle the torn mozzarella pieces into the sauce. Transfer the skillet to the oven and broil for 3 to 5 minutes, watching closely, until the cheese has melted and browned in some parts.
Finish and serve. Remove from the oven, and sprinkle with the parsley, basil, pecorino Romano, and red pepper flakes for some heat. Serve with a side of crusty bread to sop up the sauce, if you’d like.

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Nutrition Information

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Calories 230.8kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 4.9g (2%) Protein 12.2g (24%) Fat 18.3g (28%) Saturated Fat 7.7g (39%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g Monounsaturated Fat 8.4g Cholesterol 40.1mg (13%) Sodium 351.5mg (15%) Potassium 135.8mg (4%) Fiber 0.8g (3%) Sugar 1.7g (3%) Vitamin A 1105.3IU (22%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 307.1mg (31%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2308 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	230.8kcal	12%
Carbohydrates	4.9g	2%
Protein	12.2g	24%
Fat	18.3g	28%
Saturated Fat	7.7g	39%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1.1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	8.4g	42%
Cholesterol	40.1mg	13%
Sodium	351.5mg	15%
Potassium	135.8mg	3%
Fiber	0.8g	3%
Sugar	1.7g	3%
Vitamin A	1105.3IU	22%
Vitamin C	13mg	14%
Calcium	307.1mg	31%
Iron	0.9mg	5%