Spaghetti With Pancetta And Chickpeas Recipes

BEST CHICKPEA SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Drain the chickpeas, reserving the liquid it came in separately.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and boil the spaghetti for 2-3 minutes less than what the package directions say.
• Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil and garlic. Saute until the garlic is fragrant and cooked through.
• Add the chili flakes and swirl it around with the garlic and olive oil for a few seconds.
• Add the tomatoes and saute until they start losing their shape, and they are no longer watery.
• Add the chickpeas, tomato puree, and salt.
• When the pasta is 2-3 minutes shy of being done, drain it and add it to the chickpea sauce. Finish cooking the pasta in the sauce until it is done to your liking. If the sauce starts gets too thick, add some of the chickpea liquid in to thin it out.
• Finish the pasta by tossing in the plant-based parmesan cheese.

PASTA WITH SPINACH, CHICKPEAS, AND BACON

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to instructions on the box, minus a minute or two.
• When done save 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the rest- keep in a colander.
• Pour the olive oil into a skillet over medium heat. . Add the bacon pieces and cook for 3 minutes or until they begin to render their fat. Toss in the garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
• Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes.
• Dump in chickpeas and stir to coat. Then add the spinach leaves, and cook until wilted. Season with a pinch of salt and add a half a cup or so of the pasta cooking water.
• When the spinach is wilted, add pasta to the pan with spinach and chick peas. Cook, stirring constantly, for a minute or two.
• Remove from the heat, sprinkle with cheese, and serve.
• I actually removed the bacon before eating, wanted to add the flavor but avoid some of the calories.

SPAGHETTI WITH PANCETTA AND CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta.
• Meanwhile, cook the pancetta in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 6 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• Add the olive oil, garlic and jalapeno to the skillet with the pancetta drippings and cook until the garlic softens, about 1 minute. Add the chickpeas and cook, lightly smashing them with the back of a spoon, until slightly golden, about 4 minutes. Stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper.
• Add the pasta, pancetta and Parmesan to the skillet along with the reserved cooking water; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls, drizzle with more olive oil and top with more Parmesan.