Name: Chickpea Ditalini Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1½ cups ditalini pasta (or 1 cup / 200 g orzo pasta); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 large onion (chopped); 2 cloves garlic (grated/pressed); 1 sprig rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 cans chickpeas (drained and rinsed – 15 oz / 400 g each can or 3 cups / 460 g cooked chickpeas); 1 can crushed tomatoes (15 oz / 400 g can); 4 cups vegetable broth; ¾ teaspoon salt (+ black pepper or red pepper flakes to taste); ¼ cup grated parmesan (optional for serving)

Description

This hearty chickpea and ditalini pasta dish is infused with a rich flavor base and is perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Scale

1½ cups ditalini pasta (or 1 cup / 200 g orzo pasta)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (grated/pressed)
1 sprig rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cans chickpeas (drained and rinsed – 15 oz / 400 g each can or 3 cups / 460 g cooked chickpeas)
1 can crushed tomatoes (15 oz / 400 g can)
4 cups vegetable broth
¾ teaspoon salt (+ black pepper or red pepper flakes to taste)
¼ cup grated parmesan (optional for serving)

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Instructions

Make the Flavor Base: Heat 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil in a large pot or deep pan over medium heat. Add 1 large onion (chopped) and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring, until soft and see-through. Then add 2 cloves garlic (pressed), 1 sprig rosemary, and 2 tablespoons tomato paste. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
Simmer the Chickpeas: Add 2 cans chickpeas (rinsed), 1 can crushed tomatoes, and 4 cups vegetable broth with ¾ teaspoon salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. Bring to a gentle boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to infuse the flavors. Mash or blend a small scoop of chickpeas right in the pot to make the sauce creamy.
Cook the Pasta: Add 1½ cups ditalini pasta and an additional 1 cup broth. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring often so the pasta doesn’t stick. If you prefer a saucier dish, add a splash more broth as it cooks.
Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt if needed. Off the heat, let it sit for a minute to allow the flavors to meld. Serve warm with a drizzle of olive oil, black pepper, and grated parmesan if desired.

Notes

This dish can be made ahead and reheated for an easy meal.
It can be enjoyed as a main course or a hearty side.
Feel free to add leafy greens like spinach or kale for extra nutrition.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 380
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 12g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 5mg