Italian

Penne with Spinach and Chickpeas in Garlic Sauce is for Dinner.

Penne with Spinach and Chickpeas in Garlic Sauce takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Penne with Spinach and Chickpeas in Garlic Sauce takes 15 minutes to cook.

Penne with Spinach and Chickpeas in Garlic Sauce makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Penne with Spinach and Chickpeas in Garlic Sauce are:

1 10-oz. package loose fresh spinach or 1 10-oz pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
16 oz. whole wheat pasta
1/3 C olive oil
6 garlic cloves (can use less if you want to)
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 med tomatoes, diced small
1 15-oz can of chickpeas, drained but not rinsed

Here is how you make Penne with Spinach and Chickpeas in Garlic Sauce:

If using fresh spinach: clean, discard stems, chop (if largeish leaves). If using frozen spinach, thaw completely and drain extra water. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook to your liking. Do not drain. You'll need 1/3 cup of pasta water for the sauce!Sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook 2 minutes. (Don't let the garlic burn!) Next add the tomatoes and chickpeas and cook 2-3 minutes more. Next, throw in the chopped spinach and 1/3 cup of the boiling pasta water, and stir well. To make sure you don't over-cook the spinach, take the pan off the heat as soon as you stir it and the water into the chickpea/tomato mixture. The spinach will cook on its own, and be much fresher & bright green.When the pasta is done, drain it thoroughly. Put it back in the pot, or a large serving bowl. Pour the sauce over it, and toss well. Sprinkle on Parmesan, and toss again, or just add it to our individual plates at the table.NOTE: This dish tastes best well-salted, but you can add the salt as you wish. I add a ridiculous amount of salt.Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ELEMAR.

The nutritional information for Penne with Spinach and Chickpeas in Garlic Sauce is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 312.3

• Total Fat: 11.4 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 192.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 50.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 8.6 g
• Protein: 8.9 g

Penne with Spinach and Chickpeas in Garlic Sauce is Italian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Penne with Spinach and Chickpeas in Garlic Sauce is Vegetarian