An unusual first course with chickpeas and peppers: a unique combination of flavors that will surely please.
Ingredients (for 4 people)
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Casarecce 300 gr.
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Boiled chickpeas 200 gr. or 1 can
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Peppers 1 (two if small)
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Pomodorini 150 gr.
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Parsleyto taste
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Basilico q.s.
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Extra virgin olive oil 50 gr.
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Salt to taste
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Garlic 2 cloves
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Pepper (optional)
Wash and cut the peppers into strips, chop the basil and parsley. Prepare the chickpeas already boiled by yourself or ready in a box. Brown the garlic with the oil.
Pour in the peppers, cherry tomatoes and chopped parsley and basil.
Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat. Remove the garlic.
Add the chickpeas and a little of their cooking water.
Cook for about 5 minutes over high heat.
Pour the pasta cooked al dente into the pan.
Stir and mix over high heat for 2-3 minutes. Add a sprinkling of pepper if you like.
You can plate and... Enjoy your meal!
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