Description
A healthy and flavorful pasta dish made with chickpeas and spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add chickpeas and cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet, mixing well.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Substitute gluten-free pasta if preferred.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- Can be made vegan by omitting cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Chickpea and Spinach Pasta, vegetarian pasta, healthy pasta recipe