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Pasta with Chickpeas and Spinach - Italian

 

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:20

Categories : Quick Veggie

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 pound fusilli -- or penne

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/4 cups chopped red bell peppers

1 cup chopped yellow onions

2 tablespoons minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 1/4 teaspoons salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons dry white wine

2 cups vegetable stock -- or canned vegetable broth

1 can chickpeas -- (15-ounce) rinsed and drained

8 ounces fresh baby spinach -- rinsed well and stems removed

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons heavy cream

1/2 cup cubed mozzarella

1/2 cup grated asiago

 

 

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al

dente, about 8 minutes. Drain well.

 

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the bell

peppers and onions, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the

garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, and cook for 1 minute. Add the wine

and stir to deglaze the pan. Add the vegetable stock and chickpeas and bring to

a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the chickpeas are tender, about

5 minutes, and almost all the broth is gone.

 

Crush the peas lightly with the back of a spoon against the side of the pot. Add

the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and

toss well to coat. Adjust seasoning, to taste. Add the extra-virgin olive oil,

cream, and cheeses, and toss to combine.

 

Divide the pasta among serving plates and serve immediately.

 

Yield: 6 servings

 

Cuisine:

" Mediterranean "

Source:

" Emeril Lagasse, 2001, Episode#: EM1E51, Television Food Network "

S(Formatted by Chupa Babi):

" 07.15.08 "

T(Cooking Time):

" 0:20 "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 691 Calories; 25g Fat (32.5% calories

from fat); 24g Protein; 93g Carbohydrate; 11g Dietary Fiber; 24mg Cholesterol;

1188mg Sodium. Exchanges: 5 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0

Non-Fat Milk; 4 1/2 Fat.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1423 0 0 922 25000 0