Pasta e Ceci is a humble Italian dish, but don’t let the simple ingredients fool you—the flavors are rich and impressive. Each bite is filled with pasta and chickpeas in a creamy base infused with flavors from fresh sage & rosemary and Parmigiano Reggiano. If you love pasta e fagioli, you will love this dish!

RECIPE:
https://asimplepalate.com/blog/pasta-e-ceci-pasta-and-chickpeas/

INGREDIENTS
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 medium to large yellow onion, diced
1 large carrot, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups cooked canned chickpeas
1 cup dried pasta shells
3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
3 cups water
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 small bundle or sprig of fresh sage
1-2 fresh rosemary sprigs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 Parmigiano Reggiano rind
freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano, for serving

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27 Comments

  1. Had me at Chickpeas! I eat them alot. This looks really tasty, I really like how you thickened it up with its own flavors instead of adding something like heavy cream that would dilute it.

  2. Hi Bethany
    Well now iv never had Pasta e Ceci before but my three lady's here love chickpeas, and i make Hummus's at least once a week, so this will suit them down to the ground.

    Like you said in the clip this is a hearty warming dish which i will make for a cold Saturday Lunch, maybe with some of your lovely Rosemary Garlic bread.

    Will let you know what i think,

    Chris.

    PS – Why did the pasta call up his friend?

    He was feeling cannelloni.

  3. 🤔I was looking for something new to pair chickpeas with. 😮 Now, those are healthy looking onions!

  4. wife and I were just talking about this yesterday. my mother in law made this often for us when I ate over on weekends. thought it was kind of strange at first but grew into one of my favorite dishes. next chilly day I’m going to make it for my wife as a surprise. thanks.

  5. Hey Bethany couldn't you show us this recipe 2 days ago… I had chic peas with rice 😂…. All good the next time chic peas with pasta.

    Thank you.🤣👍

  6. My best cook is back again with another delicious dish. I will definitely try this.

    One feedback: don’t warm the video so much, it just warming up the skin and may not be very interactive for watching for some people. It is just a suggestion.

  7. I think I just found my first fall soup. My mouth hasn’t stopped watering yet. Thanks.

  8. Oh, thank you for this beautiful dish! My dear mum used to make a version of it for me when I was a child. I'll be making yours this weekend in memory of mum!
    Oh, and thanks for the shout out! As we know, parmigiano makes everything better 😅

  9. Hi Bethany! Parmigiana Reggiano IS essential!😂. I’ve never tried this soup, but it looks like one that would go well on a chilly fall Saturday afternoon….great work!💜

  10. what if we don't have "1 small bundle or sprig of fresh sage &

    1-2 fresh rosemary sprigs". Can we use dried, if so how much of each?

  11. Delicious and comforting would be two of many superlatives I would use to describe YOU.

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