Dinner

One-Pot Tomato and Chickpea Angel Hair

A quick and hearty pasta dish where the angel hair noodles are cooked directly in a savory tomato and onion base with protein-rich chickpeas.

25 minutesServes 4

What you’ll need

  • 8 oz angel hair noodles, broken in half
  • 1 can (15 oz) chick peas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 large Tomato, diced
  • 1 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, to taste

Make it

  1. 1Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
  2. 2Add the chopped onions and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent and soft.
  3. 3Stir in the 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and diced tomatoes, cooking for 2 minutes until the paste darkens slightly.
  4. 4Add the chickpeas, 1 teaspoon salt, and 3 cups of water; bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
  5. 5Add the angel hair noodles, pressing them down into the liquid. Reduce heat to medium.
  6. 6Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until the noodles are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed into a sauce.
  7. 7Season with black pepper to taste and serve immediately.