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Chickpea Pasta with Spinach

With spinach, lemon, garlic and Pecorino cheese, this super east chickpea pasta recipe is ready  in about 20 minutes. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Pasta & Noodles
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4
Author: Paige Adams

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces rotini chickpea pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1-15 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup torn baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup grated Pecorino cheese plus more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse in a fine mesh strainer.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chickpeas and sauté occasionally stirring around the chickpeas. They will turn crispy and golden in about 5-6 minutes.
  • Then add the garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, cooking for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant.
  • Stir in the pasta, lemon juice, lemon zest and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Add the spinach, Pecorino cheese, and parsley. The greens will wilt in a couple minutes.
  • Top with additional Pecorino before serving.

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Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 745mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 937IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 6mg