Pasta e Ceci (Italian pasta and chickpeas)
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4.5
60 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
402 kcal
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Cuisine
Italian
Pasta e Ceci (Italian pasta and chickpeas)
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Pasta e ceci, aka pasta and chickpeas, is a traditional Italian dish full of flavour and ready in 20 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 1 carrot peeled and finely chopped
- 1 medium potato peeled and finely cubed
- 1 garlic clove grated
- 2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained 15.5oz [425g each]
- 1 tablespoon rosemary leaves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves finely chopped
- Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 9 oz short pasta (such as ditali, shells, or mezzi rigatoni)
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot and potato, followed by the garlic, chickpeas, rosemary and thyme. Sauté all the vegetables for 5 minutes, or until they begin to soften, adding a splash of water if they begin to brown too much. Season with a generous pinch of sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Optional step: For a creamier result, transfer ⅓ of the vegetables and chickpeas into a blender, add a ladle of stock and blend all the ingredients, then transfer the mixture back into the pot.
- Pour in the remaining stock, cover the pot with a lid and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. Add the pasta into the pot, and let it cook for about 10 minutes or until tender to the bite, then adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Remove the pot from the heat, drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the top, and divide the soup between 4 bowls. Season with extra freshly cracked black pepper and serve.
Notes
- Storage tips:
- Store leftover pasta in an airtight container, it will keep well in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
402kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
959mg
(40%)
Potassium
463mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
3074IU
(61%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 402 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 402kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 959mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 463mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 3074IU | 61% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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