Pasta with Chickpeas in Red Sauce by Pasquale Sciarappa

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be healthier but may require more prep.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook mixed pasta for about 12 minutes until al dente; drain and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until warm.

Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes; sauté until caramelized.

Drain excess water from cherry tomatoes and add them to the skillet.

Stir in homemade tomato sauce and cook for a few minutes.

Add cooked chickpeas to the skillet and mix well.

Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and chickpeas in the skillet; cook for a couple more minutes.

Taste the sauce and add salt as needed.

If desired, add grated parmesan cheese before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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