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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chickpea Pasta


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4.3 from 87 reviews

  • Author: stella
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful dish that combines hearty flavors in a rich sauce, perfect for a weeknight meal.


Ingredients

  • Pasta (your choice)
  • Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • Heavy cream or coconut cream
  • Garlic, minced
  • Olive oil
  • Fresh spinach
  • Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast (for a vegan option)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and drained chickpeas to the pan. Cook for a few minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  4. Stir in heavy cream (or coconut cream) and fresh spinach. Simmer until the spinach wilts. Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
  5. Serve your creamy sun-dried tomato chickpea pasta with grated parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast on top. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.

Notes

For a vegan version, use coconut cream and nutritional yeast.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 62g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 16g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg