Name: Chickpea Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box chickpea pasta; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 0.5 cup broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 0.25 cup parmesan*; 0.5 cup mozzarella*; 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning; Salt and pepper; 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons fresh basil; 0.333 cup sun dried tomatoes

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Chickpea Pasta Recipe

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Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package directions. Once done, reserve ½ cup of the cooking liquid and then drain the pasta. Set aside.

While the pasta is cooking, make the sauce. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add in the garlic and cook for 3 minutes.

Slowly sprinkle in the flour, whisking it to make a paste. Pour in the broth and continue to whisk until the flour is fully dissolved, about 1 minute.

Mix in the cream, parmesan + mozzarella, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce thickens.

Stir in the sun dried tomatoes, pasta, and basil. Stir to coat the pasta in the cheese sauce and add additional pasta water to thin out the sauce a bit as needed. I usually end up adding about ¼ cup of additional liquid. Serve and ENJOY!

Notes

Cheese: There are amazing vegan options if you want to swap the cheese for vegan mozzarella and parmesan.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Sun Dried Tomatoes 🍅
Briefly warm the sun dried tomatoes in the butter before adding cream to intensify their flavor and prevent them from becoming too chewy in the final sauce.
Make a Proper Roux Base 🧈
Cook the butter and flour together for 1-2 minutes before adding liquid to eliminate raw flour taste and create a silky, lump-free cream sauce with perfect consistency.
Reserve Pasta Water Strategically 💧
Save 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water to adjust sauce thickness and help the cream coat the chickpea pasta evenly for a restaurant-quality finish.
Add Fresh Basil at the End 🌿
Stir in fresh basil only after removing from heat to preserve its delicate flavor and vibrant green color instead of wilting it into the warm sauce.
Balance Your Cheese Ratio ⚖️
Use equal parts mozzarella and parmesan (about ½ cup each) to get creamy texture from mozzarella while parmesan adds sharp, complex flavor that prevents an overly mild sauce.