Description
A vibrant and refreshing pasta dish packed with protein and fiber, perfect for lunch or a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (any kind)
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the skillet until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the chickpeas and cook for 2-3 minutes, warming through and absorbing the oil.
- Combine the cooked pasta with lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in the skillet. Toss until well combined.
- Stir in the fresh parsley and remove from heat.
- Serve with grated parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For added creaminess, reserve some pasta water and stir in if needed. You can also substitute chickpeas with cannellini beans or add crushed red pepper for spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 5mg