Chickpea Spaghetti with Tomato & Basil Sauce

Name: Chickpea Spaghetti with Tomato & Basil Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla® Chickpea Spaghetti; 4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided; 1 Clove garlic, sliced thin; 1 20-oz can Italian “San Marzano” tomatoes; 6 Small basil leaves; ¼ Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated (optional); To taste Salt and black pepper

25 minutes

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A SIMPLE HOMEMADE PASTA SAUCE IDEAL FOR WEEKNIGHT MEALS.

Ingredients

4 servings

1Box Barilla^® Chickpea Spaghetti

4Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided

1Clove garlic, sliced thin

120-oz can Italian “San Marzano” tomatoes

6Small basil leaves

¼Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated (optional)

To tasteSalt and black pepper

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a skillet sauté garlic with half the olive oil. When garlic starts to turn light yellow add tomatoes, salt and pepper; simmer for 15 minutes, crushing the tomatoes and stirring occasionally. If needed add some of the pasta cooking water.

Step 3

Drain pasta, toss with tomato sauce for one minute over high heat.

Step 4

Finish with remaining olive oil, basil and cheese (optional).