Ceci E Pasta
This is really Italian comfort food to me, without the guilt, because it's nutritious and packed with protein. I like to keep the ingredients on hand for a quick fix, especially when I am looking to forego meat.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 16ounces medium pasta shells
- 1
- 2
- 1⁄4cup olive oil
- 2
- 1teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2teaspoon dried oregano
- 1⁄4teaspoon black pepper
- 1⁄4
- 1
- 2(14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
- 1⁄2
- 1⁄4
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DIRECTIONS
- Heat water for pasta.
- Saute onion and garlic in oil in covered skillet over low heat until very soft, about 10 minutes.
- Add chick peas, salt, oregano, black and red peppers, and bay leaf to skillet. Crush half of the chick peas with the back of a wooden spoon.
- Stir in tomatoes with liquid and parsley. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to directions while sauce is simmering.
- Continue to simmer sauce uncovered to thicken slightly, about 3 minutes.
- Drain pasta. Remove bay leaf from sauce. Pour sauce over pasta and toss.
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