FRIED TAGLIATELLE WITH CHICKPEAS AND SMOKY TOMATOES
Two pantry staples, chickpeas and pasta, come together to give you this hearty vegan main. (Do check the ingredient list on the packaging for your tagliatelle, as some may contain egg.) Frying the pasta nests before cooking them provides plenty of texture, even as the pasta softens and releases its starches into the chickpeas and their cooking water. Feel free to play around with the smoky tomato oil, adding different chiles or spices, such as cumin or coriander seeds. And be sure to start the night before by soaking your chickpeas. However, if you're running low on time, you can also use two drained 14-ounce cans of chickpeas, adjusting liquid levels as necessary.
Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi
Categories dinner, beans, pastas, main course
Time 9h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make the smoky tomato oil: Place a medium sauté pan over high heat. Once hot, add the tomatoes and cook for 4 minutes, shaking the pan as needed, until tomatoes are charred on the outside but still retaining their shape. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside to cool for 5 minutes. Stir in everything else and return to medium-low heat. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally as it bubbles very gently. Remove from the heat and set aside to infuse.
- Prepare the pasta: While the tomato oil infuses, add the 2 tablespoons olive oil to a large, high-sided sauté pan and heat over medium-high. Once hot, add the tagliatelle nests and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side, or until nicely golden. (Don't worry if you don't get color on the sides.) Set the toasted tagliatelle nests aside and rinse out the pan.
- Drain the soaked chickpeas and add them to the same pan along with 4 1/4 cups/1 liter water and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (bicarbonate of soda). Return the pan to medium-high heat and bring to the boil, skimming the scum as needed. Turn the heat to medium-low, cover with a lid and cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and test the chickpeas at this point. They should be soft but still retain their shape. Turn the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the garlic, then nestle in the fried tagliatelle nests. Replace the lid and cook, undisturbed, until pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 5 to 10 minutes, or according to package directions. Remove the lid and, without stirring, squeeze over the juice from the lemon halves.
- Spoon the smoky tomato oil on top, sprinkle with the parsley and serve directly from the pan. Serve with the extra lemon wedges to squeeze on top to taste.
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PHILLIPS OLUBUKOLA
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas.
Replace Pwakuli
[email protected]I love the crispy texture of the tagliatelle. It's a nice change from regular pasta.
Frankie Legarreta
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chickpeas add a nice protein boost.
Rohima rohima
[email protected]The smoky tomatoes really make this dish. Yum!
SUNDAY IMO
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's so flavorful and easy to make.
Shahad Dokurugu
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great weeknight meal.
Dulal Miya
[email protected]Love this recipe! The smoky tomatoes give it a really unique flavor.
Beverly James
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out great.
Amile
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how tasty it was.
Richard Sichone
[email protected]The crispy tagliatelle was a nice touch. It added a great crunch to the dish.
moni kosturi
[email protected]This recipe was a hit! My family loved the flavors and textures. The smoky tomatoes were especially flavorful.
Kimara Douglas
[email protected]OMG! This dish was absolutely delicious! The combination of crispy tagliatelle, smoky tomatoes, and chickpeas was perfect. I highly recommend trying this recipe.