Pasta & Chickpeas

Recipe by Dena Fenza. Pasta & Chickpeas is a budget-friendly meal that comes together in under 30 minutes. Chickpeas are high in fiber, a great source of plant-based protein, and are rich in vitamins and minerals. 

Serves: 4

Instructions

1. Boil some water for pasta. Once it begins to boil, add salt.
2. In a separate saucepan, saute garlic and olive oil, and red pepper flakes on a low flame until the garlic begins to cook through.
3. Once the garlic is cooked through, add in the chickpeas and combine. Sautée for about 5 minutes on low. 
4. Season with salt and pepper. 
5. Add in the fresh parsley. Combine well. 
6. Boil your pasta. When the pasta is almost cooked, remove about one and a half cups of the pasta water.
7. Drain the pasta and add it to the chickpeas. Slowly add in the pasta water to create a looser sauce. Finish with grated Pecorino Romano and serve.