Chickpea and Tomato Pasta

Course: Entrees
Difficulty: Easy
Pulse Type: Chickpeas
Specialty Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition: 1/2 cup serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 package pasta dry; spaghetti or bucatini
  • 2 cups tomatoes cherry; diced
  • 2 cups chickpeas
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup basil roughly chopped
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions to al dente.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute
  3. Add the tomatoes and chickpeas and cook for two more minutes.
  4. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of cooking water, and add to the skillet. Toss to combine.
  5. Add pasta cooking water as need to thicken sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Divide pasta among 4 bowls and top with chopped basil.