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Pasta e Ceci (Pasta with Chickpeas)

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Like Pasta e Fagioli which is one of my favorite dishes, but obviously this has chickpeas, and it is blended, and well maybe not EXACTLY like Pasta e Fagioli, but let's say in the same Family, alright? I am not a big fan of the chickpea, BUT in this dish it is so damn good. Anytime I serve this, it is always well received. The kids, my father, even Karen was a fan and yes that is supposed to mean if she likes it most people will.

Pasta e Ceci (Pasta with Chickpeas)

serve 4.

  • 2 to 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 carrot, finely chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp. hot pepper flakes
  • 1 sprig rosemary or 1 tbsp. dried rosemary
  • 1-1/2 cups chickpeans (use canned chickpeas that have been drained and rinsed)
  • 2-1/2 cups chicken stock or water
  • 1 cup dried pasta (I like to use tubetti which is a tiny tubular pasta)
  • 3 tbsp. parsley, finely chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Parmigiano Reggiano to taste
  1. In a large stockpot, heat the olive oil with the onion, garlic, carrot, celery, hot pepper flakes and rosemary. Cook over very low heat until the vegetables are soft and translucent (about 10 to 15 minutes). Be careful not to burn the vegetables.
  2. Once the vegetables are soft, add the chickpeas and the chicken stock or water. Simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring often.
  3. Remove half the chickpeas and place in a bowl. Set aside.
  4. With an immersion blender or in a blender or food processor, process the liquid and chickpeas in the stockpot until you have a smooth and creamy mixture.
  5. Return the remaining chickpeas to the pot and add the pasta. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Let cook until the pasta is ready (about 10 minutes). If the soup gets too thick, add some water.
  7. Once the pasta is done, stir in the parsley and taste again for salt and pepper. Adjust the seasoning accordingly.
  8. Serve the pasta e ceci with lots of grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
  9. Enjoy!
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  1. AnonymousMarch 22, 2008 at 9:19 AM

    Okay, so I made this last night, and WOW, was it HOT! I'll make it again, with less hot pepper flakes. Tony thought there was too much rosemary, but my son and his GF LOVED it.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Vix

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  2. AnonymousApril 28, 2008 at 10:48 PM

    Made this last week and everyone loved it- I didn't think it was too hot-just right. Will definitely make this again.

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