Pasta with chickpeas Neapolitan-style
Description
The dish turns out delicious and quick to prepare, and note that everything happens in just one pot. For such pasta, thrifty Italian housewives often use a mixture of leftover small dried pasta. You can use canned chickpeas or cook them yourself.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Pour olive oil into a saucepan, add the garlic clove, and sauté for 1 minute. When the garlic turns golden, add the strained chickpeas, add rosemary sprigs, and sauté over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
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Step 2
2. Add 3 cups of water, season with salt, and simmer for 30 minutes over low heat, covered. Add more water if necessary. At this point, you can mash 2-3 tbsp of the chickpeas into a puree, which will speed up cooking and make the paste more flavorful.
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Step 3
3. Add the dry pasta to the same pot, bring to a boil, and cook according to the time indicated on the pasta packaging. Stir the pasta to prevent sticking, and if necessary, add more water.
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Step 4
4. Serve the chickpea pasta immediately, while hot, sprinkled with freshly ground black pepper.