CECI E PASTA

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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

16 ounces medium pasta shells
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
1 bay leaf
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (or more to taste)

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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