19/06/2025
Creamy Tomato & Chickpea Pasta
Ingredients:
12 oz pasta (penne, fusilli, or rotini)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream
1 tbsp nutritional yeast or grated Parmesan (optional)
Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)
Directions:
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion for 4–5 minutes until soft.
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in chickpeas and cook for 2 minutes.
Mix in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in coconut milk and nutritional yeast (or Parmesan). Simmer 3–4 minutes until creamy.
Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. Thin with reserved pasta water if needed.
Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs and more cheese if desired.
Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Servings: 4 | Calories: ~480 per serving