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Pasta Ceci
This meatless meal is simple and delicious. The beans provide protein, and are high in fiber. This recipe serves 6-8 people.
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
1
hour
hour
30
minutes
minutes
Total Time
2
hours
hours
Servings
6
servings
Author
Rosanne Rust MS RDN, www.rustnutrition.com
Ingredients
1
TB olive oil
2
TB minced onion
1
clove
garlic
pressed
1 28-
ounce
can tomato puree
1/2
cup
water
1
tsp
dried oregano
or parsley
1/2
teaspoon
salt
1
can Ceci beans (chickpeas)
drained and rinsed, garbanzo beans
1
lb
Ditalini
or another small macaroni such as elbows
Ground black pepper
to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese
optional
Instructions
Heat olive oil over medium heat for a minute, then add onion and garlic to hot oil. Stir, and cook until onion is transparent.
Add tomato puree and water, oregano and salt. Add rinsed beans, and allow sauce to simmer on for at least an hour.
Once sauce has simmered, bring water to boil in a large stock pot.
Cook macaroni according to package, al dente (about 7-8 minutes).
Drain macaroni and pour into sauce pot. Stir until coated, allow to simmer for another 30 minutes.
Serve in pasta bowls, with a spoon. Add freshly ground black pepper and grated cheese.