Chickpea (Garbanzo Bean) Spaghetti

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Although most people use meat in spaghetti, you will not miss meat in this delicious meatless spaghetti recipe. As Rachael Ray would say, Yum-O!

 Ingredients:

  • 2 tsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1-2 green, red and/or yellow peppers, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 (15 oz.) cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
  • 1 (28 0z.) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. basil
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano
  • 1 large (16 oz.) box spaghetti (or other pasta) noodles, cooked
  • parmesan cheese, as desired

Directions:

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Saute onion, peppers, parsley and garlic for 3-4 minutes, or until everything gets tender.
  3. Add chickpeas, tomatoes and spices and stir well.
  4. Bring to a boil (still at medium heat) and reduce to simmer. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package directions.
  6. Serve sauce over noodles and sprinkle with parmesan cheese, as desired.

What a delicious and cheap vegetarian pasta dinner! Remember, if you use Dreamfields pasta, this is for sure a low-carb meal!

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