Rustic, warm, homey and satisfying…Spicy Pasta with Chickpeas and Herbs is the perfect meal to sit down to at the end of a long day!
There are some meals that ask for very little fanfare. This is one such meal.
My favorite kind of meal, actually.
A few humble ingredients. Flavors that taste like home. Aromas that harken back to childhood.
Fried garlic was (and still is) as popular a scent in our house as tomato sauce and toast.
I resurrected this recipe mostly because we have an overabundance of chickpeas in the cupboard, plus, I was craving its simple comforts and thought you might be too. ‘Tis the season.
INGREDIENTS FOR SPICY PASTA WITH CHICKPEAS AND HERBS:
- Pasta (I used gemelli but penne or ziti would make fine substitutes)
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Red pepper flakes
- Rosemary
- Chickpeas
- Grape tomatoes
- Flat-leaf parsley
- Salt & pepper
- Parmesan
Once the pasta is cooked the dish comes together pretty quickly so you might want to pour that glass of wine before you start cooking!
If you decide to give Spicy Pasta with Chickpeas & Herbs a try – I’d love your feedback and photos! Tag @ciaochowbambina on Instagram, or share to my Pinterest and Facebook page!
MORE CHICKPEA RECIPES:
Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Chickpeas & Herbs
Italian Farro with Chickpeas & Tomato Sauce
Chopped Chickpea Salad with Italian Vinaigrette
Buon Appetito!
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Spicy Pasta with Chickpeas and Herbs
- Category: Dinner
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Rustic, warm, homey and satisfying…Spicy Pasta with Chickpeas and Herbs is the perfect meal to sit down to at the end of a long day!
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb. pasta (gemelli or penne)
- 1/3 cup olive oil, plus 2 Tbsp.
- 4 plump cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 2 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 – 16 oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 2 – 3 Tbsp. chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, over medium heat in a large skillet, warm 1/3 cup olive oil.
- Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and rosemary. Cook until fragrant.
- Add chickpeas and grape tomatoes. Cook until chickpeas are sizzling and tomatoes start to soften, about 3 – 4 minutes.
- Drain pasta reserving 1/3 cup pasta water.
- Add pasta to the chickpea mixture.
- Toss well to coat, adding 2 Tbsp. olive oil, salt, pepper and reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve immediately with chopped parsley, salt, pepper and grated Parmesan.
CIAO!
This post was originally published on March 11, 2016. I’ve updated it with new photos and text and a slight adjustment to the recipe.
Annie, this looks amazing…so simply elevated. I love the shot of the garlic! I could easily devour a huge bowl of this….spicy + pasta = Happy Haylie!
We ALWAYS have a million chickpeas in the pantry too, Annie! This looks like a terrific use for them. Pasta is always a win here…although I’ll have to tone down the spice for my picky little kiddos, haha!
And it’s so easy to modify spicy pasta recipes! Thanks, Katherine!
Love your update, Annie! And a good reminder to fry my garlic – that sauce is over the top!
Thanks, friend!!
The smell of fried garlic is truly heavenly! This pasta dish is lovely, Annie! Easy enough for a weeknight and elegant enough for a dinner party!
Perfect any night for any occasion! Thanks, Marissa!
We always have chickpeas in our cupboard so I’ll have to give this one a try. Looks super hearty and comforting!
Checks all the boxes! Thanks, Leanne!
How easy is this pasta dish Annie! And full of my favorite ingredients too. I’m a big chicken pea fan, so I’ll need to give your recipe a try! Pinned!
Super simple and really delicious! Thanks, Mary Ann!
You must be reading my mind because just yesterday I was thinking I want to make something with chickpeas for dinner tonight. This would be perfect! It sounds so yummy!
I was indeed! 😉 Enjoy!!
I love how quick this is to prepare, Annie! Any recipe that recommends I pour a glass of wine first gets my tick of approval. Delicious flavours 🙂
A nice simple and satisfying meal! Thanks, Alexandra!!
I love this, especially your line about parmesan ‘no price tag too high to keep us apart’! It’s so true, I’ve never thought twice about the high price of parmesan because it’s flavor paired with pasta is sublime!
That’s when you know it’s good! We don’t think twice about it! 🙂
I love my food spicy! 🙂
What an easy and delicious weeknight meal!
You and me both! Thanks, my friend! 🙂
wow! This looks amazing 🙂 I definitely have to try this soon.
Thanks, Megan!! 🙂
So delish! I love all the flavors in here Annie! need to try this! Pinning!
Thanks, Manali! How ’bout we start with this and end with your macarons? 🙂