Yield: 4

Easy Roasted Chickpeas Pasta with Spinach

a plate of roasted chickpea pasta

This easy roasted chickpea pasta with spinach is a light dish that's loaded with garlic, herbs and lemon flavours. It also has just the right amount of crunchiness, thanks to the roasted chickpeas that make this creamy vegetarian pasta a real treat.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 x 400 g (14 oz) can chickpeas, drained
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 300 g (10.5 oz) pasta
  • 30 g (1 ounce) unsalted butter
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp red chilli flakes
  • 100 g (3.5 oz) baby spinach
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 50 g (3/4 cup) grated parmesan (or vegetarian hard cheese)

Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the drained chickpeas on a kitchen towel to pat them dry and remove any loose skins. Add the chickpeas to a bowl and toss them with one tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Transfer the chickpeas to the baking sheet and roast them for 20 minutes until golden and crisp.
    2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to boil, salt it generously and cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions on the package. Reserve a bit of pasta water before draining.
    3. While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large pan and saute the garlic over medium heat for 1 minute. Stir in the rosemary, thyme, and chilli flakes, and continue to cook for another minute.
    4. Add the baby spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until it wilts. Stir in the lemon juice, then transfer the pasta to the pan. Toss to combine, then add the roasted chickpeas and parmesan. Serve immediately with some extra grated parmesan if you like.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 406Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 640mgCarbohydrates: 50gFiber: 9gSugar: 5gProtein: 16g

Nutritional information is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.

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