Posted on July 28, 2020 (July 13, 2021) by Candy Lexa

Protein Pasta with Chickpeas

a one-pot Italian pasta meal

By: Candy Lexa

Recipe Development & Content Editor

Candy is an ecotrophologist and manages the entire recipe section of our magazine. Her expertise and her experience means she knows exactly how to create recipes that are both tasty and healthy.

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A bowl of pasta with chickpeas to make you feel good. This quick meal is just the right thing after a long day. Our Protein Pasta cooks up with the chickpeas to form an herby sauce, and presto – you’ll be floating in noodle heaven in less than half an hour.

Preparation

• Cube the carrot, onion and celery.
• Heat the olive oil in a pot on medium heat. Add the chopped vegetables and the rosemary sprig and saute for 3 minutes.
• Add the chickpeas, tomato paste, and 300ml of vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for a further 10 minutes.
• Add the rest of the vegetable broth to the pot and bring to a boil. Add salt and Protein Pasta. Cook for 7 minutes until the noodles are al dente.
• Season the pasta with chickpeas using freshly ground pepper. Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

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