Spicy Broccoli and Chickpea Orecchiette
with parmesan
In this super fast vegetarian pasta, broccoli, chickpeas and tomato sauce combine into a classic bowl of comfort food. A version of this dish was first featured in January 2015.
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Ingredients
Spicy Broccoli and Chickpea Orecchiette:
- Garlic - 3 cloves , sliced thinly
- Broccoli - 1 1/4 lb , chopped
- Basil (opt) - 4 sprigs , chiffonaded
- Garbanzo beans (14 oz / 397 g can) - 1 can , drained and rinsed
- Pasta, orecchiette - 8 oz ((sub any small pasta shape))
- Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
- Red pepper flakes (opt) - 1/4 tsp
- Tomatoes, crushed - 2 cups
- Lemons - 1/2 , juice of
- Cheese, Parmesan - 2 oz , shaved or grated
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
445
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
9g
15%
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Saturated Fat
3g
14%
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Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
12mg
4%
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Sodium
561mg
23%
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Total Carbohydrate
77g
26%
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Dietary Fiber
11g
44%
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Sugars
8g
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Protein
22g
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Prep
- Garlic - Slice. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
- Broccoli - Chop into bite-sized pieces. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
- Basil (if using) - Chiffonade.
- Chickpeas - Drain and rinse.
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Make
- Bring a sauce pan of water to boil. Salt generously and add pasta. Cook until al dente, tender but not soggy. About 1 minute before finishing, add in broccoli. Drain, saving ½ cup (or 118 ml) of pasta water (for 4 servings, adjust accordingly if customizing).
- Heat a saute pan over medium-high heat. Add cooking oil and then sliced garlic and red pepper flakes to heated oil. Add chickpeas and saute until golden.
- Add crushed tomatoes and pasta water, and saute for another 2 minutes.
- Mix pasta and broccoli into the sauce, and saute until everything is cooked through.
- Remove from heat. Fold in basil, and finish with lemon juice and parmesan cheese (if using). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
445
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
9g
15%
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Saturated Fat
3g
14%
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Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
12mg
4%
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Sodium
561mg
23%
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Total Carbohydrate
77g
26%
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Dietary Fiber
11g
44%
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Sugars
8g
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Protein
22g
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