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Pasta e Ceci

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. 1

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

  2. 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. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

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

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Questions

What should Pasta e Ceci look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until tender, stirring frequently for about 10 minutes.

Can I use dried beans instead of canned in Pasta e Ceci?

Yes. One 15-ounce can is about one and a half cups of cooked beans, which comes from a generous half cup dried. Soak them overnight and simmer until tender before you start the recipe. As written, the entry for Pasta e Ceci uses 2 cans canned chickpeas, drained.

Is Pasta e Ceci spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Pasta e Ceci comes from 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the red pepper; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

How many calories are in Pasta e Ceci?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 410 calories, with 15 g protein, 66 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 11 g fiber and 590 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Pasta e Ceci?

Refrigerate what is left of Pasta e Ceci within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. The pasta keeps drinking the sauce as it sits; loosen it with a splash of water or stock.

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