PASTA WITH CURRANTS AND PINE NUTS

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In answer to a question in the threads. Something different for Pasta. This is a good Middle Eastern throw on pasta. I think it came from a Women Weekly book.

Provided by Latchy

Categories     Penne

Time 27m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 medium onions, chopped finely
1 cinnamon stick
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 (310 g) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
250 g cherry tomatoes
50 g dried currants
1/3 cup olive oil, extra
500 g penne pasta
59 g pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf, shredded

Steps:

  • Heat oil in pan, add garlic and onions, cook stirring until onions are soft.
  • Add spices, cook stirring until fragrant.
  • Add chickpeas tomatoes, currants and extra olive oil stir until combined and heated through.
  • Add pasta to large pan boiling water, boil, uncovered until just tender, drain.
  • Combine chickpea mixture and pasta in bowl sprinkle with nuts and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 941.2, Fat 39, SaturatedFat 4.7, Sodium 246, Carbohydrate 138.6, Fiber 21.1, Sugar 13.8, Protein 17.5

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