Spaghetti Alla Ceci
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This meal was really easy and tasty! The only complaint I have is that it didn’t reheat so well (and the recipe makes a LOT).
Spaghetti Alla Ceci
30-Minute Meals – Rachael Ray
1 lb. spaghetti
Salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can, (14-ounce) chick peas, drained
½ teaspoon dry thyme, eyeball it
Pepper
½ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1 can, (14-ounce) crushed tomatoes
Handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Grated Parmiginao-Reggiano, to pass at table
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Boil water for pasta, salt it, and cook spaghetti to al dente.
While spaghetti cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan, crushed red pepper flakes and garlic. Place chick peas in food processor and pulse grind them to a fine chop. Add chick peas to garlic and season them with thyme, salt and pepper then saute them for 3 to 4 minutes. Add wine or broth and cook down 30 seconds or so then stir in tomatoes and adjust seasoning. Drain pasta and toss with sauce. Top with parsley and grated cheese.
MacGourmet Rating: 4 Stars
