Mushroom & Chickpea Pasta
Mains
A Vegetarian Pasta (For Carnivores!)
Why more people aren’t putting chickpeas (garbanzo beans) in their pasta is a travesty! Adding a hearty, nuttiness and texture. Chickpeas are a go-to for me.
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A Vegetarian Pasta (For Carnivores!)
Ingredients
1 Pack Farfalle Pasta (bow ties)
1 Can Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
3-4 Tbsp Olive oil
1 Garlic cloveMinced
1 LemonJuice
1 Pack MushroomsSliced
1 Bunch ParlseyFresh
Method
1
Boil your pasta as per the pack instructions. Drain and put aside in a large bowl
2
Drain your chickpeas, set aside
3
Clean your mushrooms and roughly chop
4
In a pan, warm up some minced garlic and olive oil on a medium heat (1 minute)
5
Add your mushrooms to the pan and mix with the garlic and olive oil. Add a few more glugs of oil.
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After they have cooked together (about 8-9 minutes) remove and add to the bowl where your pasta is.
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Fold in your chickpeas, squidge half the lemon into it and add a handful of chopped fresh parsley. Voila!
Notes
A quick, easy and filling vegetarian pasta (even carnivores would be happy to eat).
Recipe from https://hungryfifi.com/recipes/a-vegetarian-pasta-for-carnivores/
Fifi
Persian by heritage, British by upbringing. Currently writing The Bahrain Almanac, out end of 2026.