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Creamy Chickpea Pasta

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 552

Ingredients

  • 12 oz of spaghetti
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 cup onions finely chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cups spinach
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 tablespoon of rosemary
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Freshly grated parmesan optional
  • Chili flakes optional

Instructions

  • Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions and set aside. Save one cup of pasta water.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the onions and garlic and sauté till well roasted. Add salt to speed up the process.
  • Add the rosemary and mix well. Sauté for about a minute.
  • Add a little bit more oil and then add the chickpeas and the spinach. Mix and sauté for about a minute. The spinach will start wilting and the chickpeas will start darkening.
  • Now add the heavy cream and mix well. Add salt and pepper and let it all simmer together for about 3-4 minutes. The chickpeas will soften, and the spinach will get cooked. If the sauce gets too thick, add a little but of the saved pasta water.
  • Take it off heat and add the cooked spaghetti. Combine well.
  • Garnish with pepper, parmesan and chili flakes.

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Nutrition

Calories: 552kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 432mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2995IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 2mg