SPAGHETTI WITH BROCCOLI, CHICKPEAS, AND GARLIC

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This recipe comes from Gourmet (January 2005). Make it even healthier with whole wheat spaghetti. Enjoy!

Provided by Miraklegirl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1/4 cup olive oil, plus
additional olive oil, for drizzling
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli (not thawed)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 lb spaghetti
freshly grated parmesan cheese
lemon wedge (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook garlic and red pepper flakes in oil in a heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 1 minute.
  • Add broccoli and salt and cook, breaking up frozen chunks and stirring occasionally, until broccoli is thawed and crisp tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in chickpeas and cook until heated through.
  • Cook pasta in a 6 to 8 quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain pasta in a colander.
  • Add pasta and reserved cooking water to broccoli and chickpeas in skillet and cook over moderate heat, tossing, until combined well.
  • Sprinkle parmesan cheese over top.
  • Serve drizzled with additional olive oil and lemon wedges on the side.

Kashan Shoaib
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This pasta dish is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diets. My kids love it and they don't even realize they're eating broccoli and chickpeas.


Sylvester Luhanga
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I'm a vegetarian, and I'm always looking for new and exciting vegetarian recipes. This pasta dish is a great addition to my repertoire. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.


Eva Peterson
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the broccoli and chickpeas, and they always ask for seconds. I also love that this dish is so easy to make. It's a great weeknight meal.


Vusi Malahlela
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I'm a big fan of Italian food, and this pasta dish is one of my favorites. It's simple, yet flavorful. I love the combination of broccoli, chickpeas, and garlic. It's a great dish to serve with a side salad and a glass of wine.


Peter Buntyn
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp. I often make a big batch of chicken or shrimp on the weekend, and then I use it to make this pasta dish during the week. It's a quick and easy meal that's always a hit.


Pollet Irungu
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I love the combination of broccoli, chickpeas, and garlic in this dish. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. I also love that this dish is so easy to make. It's a great weeknight meal.


Kya Ray
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This pasta dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious, yet it's easy to make. I always get compliments when I serve this dish.


noodles nice
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique, flavorful, and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Kevin Schutt
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This pasta dish is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diets. My kids love it and they don't even realize they're eating broccoli and chickpeas.


Marius Alexandru
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I'm a vegetarian, so I'm always looking for new and exciting vegetarian recipes. This pasta dish is a great addition to my repertoire. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.


Namaganda Procy
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover broccoli. I always have some leftover broccoli in my fridge, so this is a great way to use it up.


Charley RUSSELL
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I love this dish! It's so simple to make, yet so flavorful. I often add some grilled chicken or shrimp to it for a more protein-packed meal.


Gaming Lima
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very affordable, which is a plus. I will definitely be making this again.


Syed hanif
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I'm so glad I found this recipe.


cloth YT
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the broccoli and chickpeas, and they even asked for seconds. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Michelle Grabek
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I'm not usually a fan of broccoli, but this dish changed my mind. The broccoli was cooked perfectly and it had a great flavor. The chickpeas were also a nice addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Boitumelo Motimele
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This is one of my favorite pasta recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of broccoli, chickpeas, and garlic. So tasty!


Glen McCormick
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! I used whole wheat spaghetti and added some red pepper flakes for a little spice. I also topped it with some grated Parmesan cheese. Yum!


Stacey Beaulieu
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The broccoli was perfectly cooked, the chickpeas added a nice texture and protein, and the garlic flavor was spot-on. I will definitely be making this again.