Description

Creamy Garlic Chickpea Pasta with Spinach is a delightful and comforting dish that boasts a luscious creamy garlic sauce, perfectly tender chickpeas, and vibrant spinach. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal that’s ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. With minimal effort, you’ll serve up a visually stunning pasta dish that promises maximum flavor and satisfaction.

Ingredients

Scale

8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
4 cups fresh baby spinach
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Juice of ½ lemon

Instructions

Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chickpeas to the skillet, stirring gently before incorporating the spinach until wilted (about 2-3 minutes).
Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for around 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Combine the drained pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if necessary to adjust consistency.
Stir in Parmesan cheese and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 540
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 58g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 19g
Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: - For added flavor, try incorporating sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers. - Substitute chickpeas with white beans for a different texture. - Use gluten-free pasta if needed.