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Creamy Tomato Chickpea Pasta recipe

Golden Creamy Tomato Chickpea Pasta for a Cozy Dinner

Chef Roberto, an Italian-American cuisine expert from Eat Every Slice, smiling while holding a plate of freshly made pasta garnished with basil.Roberto
A comforting and healthy creamy tomato chickpea pasta recipe perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot for cooking pasta
  • 1 Large skillet for sauce
  • 1 Colander for draining pasta

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz chickpea pasta
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish optional

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Rinse and drain chickpeas, mince garlic, and set aside crushed tomatoes and coconut milk. Gather all other ingredients.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add chickpea pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.

Serving

  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in crushed tomatoes and coconut milk, then add chickpeas, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water to the skillet. Stir to combine and coat pasta evenly with sauce. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves and optional nutritional yeast or red pepper flakes.

Storage

  • Allow leftovers to cool before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

Pro Tips: Use full-fat coconut milk for a creamier texture. Let the sauce simmer to enhance flavors.
Ingredient Substitutions: Substitute coconut milk with almond milk for a lighter sauce. Use regular pasta if desired.
How to Serve: Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and a sprinkle of nutritional yeast.
Storage & Freshness: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Make-Ahead Tips: Prepare sauce ahead of time and reheat before serving. Cook pasta fresh for best texture.
Keyword Creamy Tomato Chickpea Pasta, Mediterranean pasta dish, vegan pasta recipe