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Rotini Chickpea Pasta with Arugula
You need just a few ingredients to make this delicious Rotini Chickpea Pasta with arugula, cherry tomatoes and feta. It is healthy, flavorful and takes less than 30 minutes to make!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 443 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Barilla Chickpea Pasta about 3.5 cups
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced or sliced
- 8 ounces cherry tomatoes halved or quartered
- 3 cup arugula or spinach
- 4 ounces feta or goat cheese
- 1 lemon + zest
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chickpea pasta according to the packages directions (I cooked for 7 minutes in boiling water). Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid before draining.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for a few seconds until the garlic turns golden.
- Add the cooked pasta and the reserved cooking liquid. Toss the pasta in the pan with the oil. Turn off heat.
- Add in the cherry tomatoes and arugula. Toss them gently.
- Add the lemon juice and zest. Add salt and freshly crushed black pepper to taste.
- Serve in bowls. Top with feta and enjoy!
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Notes
- Veggies: You can add other veggies such as sliced colorful bell peppers or blanched broccoli to this rotini pasta.
Nutrition Information
Calories
443kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
387mg
(16%)
Potassium
209mg
(6%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
753IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
215mg
(22%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 443
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 443kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 387mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 753IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 215mg | 22% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.