Pasta e Ceci

Name: Pasta e Ceci
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp fresh rosemary, minced; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 cans canned chickpeas, drained; 4 cups vegetable broth; 6 oz ditalini pasta; 1 tsp kosher salt

A traditional Roman dish featuring tender pasta and chickpeas cooked in a savory garlic broth with rosemary and tomato paste. It combines hearty textures with simple pantry ingredients for a fast dinner.

30 minEasyServes 4410 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh rosemary, minced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 cans canned chickpeas, drained
4 cups vegetable broth
6 oz ditalini pasta
1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
2

Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp minced fresh rosemary, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, stirring until aromatic for 1 minute.
3

Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes until dark red.
4

Add 2 cans drained canned chickpeas, 4 cups vegetable broth, and 1 tsp kosher salt, then bring to a boil.
5

Add 6 oz ditalini pasta and simmer until tender, stirring frequently for about 10 minutes.

Questions

Can I make Pasta e Ceci gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 6 oz ditalini pasta. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Pasta e Ceci keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Pasta e Ceci?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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