This is really Italian comfort food to me, without the guilt, because it's nutritious and packed with protein. I like to keep the ingredients on hand for a quick fix, especially when I am looking to forego meat.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat water for pasta.
- Saute onion and garlic in oil in covered skillet over low heat until very soft, about 10 minutes.
- Add chick peas, salt, oregano, black and red peppers, and bay leaf to skillet. Crush half of the chick peas with the back of a wooden spoon.
- Stir in tomatoes with liquid and parsley. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to directions while sauce is simmering.
- Continue to simmer sauce uncovered to thicken slightly, about 3 minutes.
- Drain pasta. Remove bay leaf from sauce. Pour sauce over pasta and toss.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 881.3, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 1336.3, Carbohydrate 146.4, Fiber 16.6, Sugar 10.3, Protein 30.4
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