Creamy Tomato Pasta with Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 8 ozpaccheri pasta
any short pasta will work
- extra virgin olive oil
- 128- ounce can whole san marzano tomatoes with their juices
- 4 largegarlic cloves
minced
- 115- ounce can chickpeas
drained and rinsed
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 tspdried oregano
- ½ tspred pepper flakes
- ¼ cheavy cream
or unsweetened oat creamer
- grated cheese such as pecorino romano or parmesan or your favorite alternative
Directions
- 1
In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the tomatoes and garlic. Add the chickpeas. Season with kosher salt, black pepper, the oregano, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and cook over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 2
While the sauce is cooking, bring a large pot of water to a boil and season well with kosher salt. Add the pasta and cook to al dente according to package instructions (about 8 to 9 minutes). Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water then drain the pasta.
- 3
After the sauce has been simmering for 10 to 15 minutes, over low heat, stir in the heavy cream (start with 1/4 cup and add as you need to) and a little bit of the starchy pasta water (again, start with ¼ cup or so). Taste and adjust the seasoning or add more heavy cream to your liking.
- 4
Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the sauce and toss to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- 5
To finish, stir in the parsley and a sprinkle of Pecorino Romano or grated Parmesan. Enjoy!
Creamy Tomato Pasta with Chickpeas
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About this Recipe
Craving a deeply satisfying pasta dish that comes together quickly with everyday ingredients? This Creamy Tomato Pasta with Chickpeas delivers a luxurious, restaurant-quality meal right to your kitchen, proving that pantry staples can truly shine.
This recipe works wonders by creating a beautiful pink tomato cream sauce that feels incredibly indulgent, yet uses only a modest amount of cream. The secret lies in the quality of San Marzano tomatoes, combined with aromatic garlic and a hint of red pepper flakes, creating a rich base. The chickpeas are a brilliant addition, adding protein and substance that transforms this into a truly fulfilling entree.
Prepare for a spoonful of pure comfort. You'll enjoy a flavorful, velvety pink sauce that coats every piece of pasta, offering a wonderful balance of sweet tomato and creamy richness. The chickpeas lend a pleasant texture and hearty bite, making each forkful satisfying and complete. This is the kind of dish that warms you from the inside out, tasting far more complex than its simple ingredient list suggests.
Feel free to customize this delightful pasta to suit your preferences. If you're looking for a lighter option, you can easily swap the heavy cream for milk. For a completely vegan Creamy Tomato Pasta, unsweetened oat creamer works beautifully in place of dairy cream, and you can simply skip the grated cheese. While paccheri pasta is suggested, any short pasta like penne or rigatoni will also cradle the rich sauce perfectly.
Serve this hearty Creamy Tomato Pasta with Chickpeas as a comforting weeknight dinner, perfect for those evenings when you crave something special without a lot of fuss. It's a satisfying centerpiece all on its own.