Pasta with Garbanzo Beans

Heart-healthy fresh tomatoes and garbanzo beans give this easy vegetarian main dish extraordinary flavor.


Pasta with Garbanzo Beans


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Total Time: 25 mins
Servings: 2 (1 1/2-cup) servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1/2  cup  finely chopped onionOn Sale
  • 1  clove  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  ground cuminOn Sale
  • 1/8  teaspoon  crushed red pepperOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  olive oilOn Sale
  • 2  cups  chopped tomatoes (about 2 large tomatoes)On Sale
  • 3/4  cup  garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drainedOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1/8  teaspoon  ground black pepperOn Sale
  • 4  ounces  dried whole wheat linguine, fettuccine, or rigatoniOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  chopped tomato (1 small)On Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  crumbled feta cheeseOn Sale
  •     Freshly ground black pepperOn Sale
  •     Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)On Sale

Directions
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For sauce: In a medium saucepan, cook onion, garlic, cumin, and crushed red pepper in hot oil about 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in the 2 cups chopped tomatoes, half of the garbanzo beans, the salt, and black pepper. Cover and cook over medium heat until mixture is boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
2.
Carefully transfer the tomato mixture to a blender or food processor. Cover and blend or process until smooth. Return all to saucepan. Stir in the remaining garbanzo beans. Cook and stir over low heat until sauce is heated through.
3.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta. To serve, toss cooked pasta with sauce. Divide mixture between two serving plates. Top with the 1/3 cup chopped tomato and the feta cheese. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper. If desired, garnish with rosemary sprigs.

Nutrition information
Calories 384, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 641 mg, Carbohydrate 69 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 20 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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