PASTA WITH CHICKPEAS, CHORIZO AND BREAD CRUMBS
If you're a planner, you can soak and cook dried chickpeas for this easy pasta dish, but if you're not, no worries. Using two or three cans makes it a real cinch; you'll have it on the table in about 20 minutes. First, brown the chorizo or kielbasa and set aside. Toast the bread crumbs in the same pan with a smattering of minced garlic, and set that aside, too. Dump the chickpeas into the pan with a bit of their liquid and let that reduce a bit while the pasta cooks. After draining the pasta, toss it with the chickpeas and sausage, and heat through. Serve it in big bowls with bread crumbs scattered over the top and a few aggressive grinds of the pepper mill. Our favorite pasta shape for this recipe is conchiglie, or shells, because the chickpeas nestle inside like they belong there, but it will work with almost any small cut pasta.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories weeknight, pastas, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Set a large pot of water to boil and salt it. Put 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add chorizo; heat, stirring occasionally, until chorizo is lightly browned, then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and then the garlic; cook until it colors lightly, then add bread crumbs. Toast, shaking skillet frequently, until bread crumbs turn golden brown, about 10 minutes; if necessary, add a little more olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and remove to a bowl.
- Add 2 more tablespoons olive oil to skillet and, over medium heat, chickpeas and about 1 cup of their liquid. Cook pasta until it is nearly but not quite tender; drain, then add it to chickpeas. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender; stir in chorizo, heat through, and taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve chickpea-pasta mixture in bowls, garnished with crisp bread crumbs and a sprinkling of parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 754, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 109 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 950 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams
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Asiphe Nwelana
nwelanaa4@gmail.comThis pasta dish is a must-try!
Abby Wood
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SnaX 098
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jggpz
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duks world
wd@gmail.comI will definitely be making this again!
Rashid Naz
rashid55@yahoo.comThis pasta dish was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.
chege ndung'u
chegendungu77@hotmail.comMeh.
SAAA “SAAA2009” 2009
2009_s56@hotmail.comNot a fan of this pasta dish. The sauce was too creamy and the chorizo and chickpeas were overpowering. Would not recommend.
ignas kimbichi
ikimbichi3@aol.comThis pasta dish was okay. The sauce was a bit bland and the chorizo and chickpeas were not very flavorful. I would not make this again.
xxx rifte
rxxx@aol.comI liked this pasta dish. The sauce was flavorful and the chorizo and chickpeas were a nice addition. However, I found the bread crumbs to be a bit too crunchy. Overall, it was a good dish.
Deepyn dixies
dixies.deepyn@gmail.comThis pasta dish was really good! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chorizo and chickpeas added a nice touch of spice and texture. I would definitely make this again.
Jeffrey Preston Jr
j-j56@yahoo.comThis was a great recipe! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I loved the addition of the chickpeas and chorizo. It gave the dish a really nice flavor and texture. I will definitely be making this again.
Nora Darfour
d.nora15@gmail.comI made this pasta last night and it was so good! I loved the smoky flavor of the chorizo and the crunch of the bread crumbs. The sauce was also really flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
M Sheharyar
msheharyar@gmail.comThis pasta dish was a hit! The combination of chickpeas, chorizo, and bread crumbs was delicious, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a unique and tasty pasta dish.