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Cheesy Mac and Chickpeas

By Rose Murray

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Cheesy Mac and Chickpeas

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 496
pro 19 g
total fat 12 g
sat. fat 3 g
carb 81 g
fibre 10 g
chol 5 mg
sodium 990 mg
RDI % -
calcium 19
iron 26
vit A 195
vit C 42
folate 3 %

When you arrive home tired and hungry after a long busy day, this easy one-pot stew featuring pantry-friendly dried pasta and cans of tomatoes and chickpeas can be pretty comforting. Serve with a crisp green salad.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) tomatoes
  • 2-1/2 cups water
  • 1-1/2 tsp dried Italian herb seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp hot pepper flakes
  • 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

In saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook carrots, onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, for about 7 minutes or until onions are softened and carrots are tender-crisp. Stir in tomatoes, breaking up with spoon.

Add water, dried Italian herb seasoning and hot pepper flakes; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in chickpeas; cook for 15 minutes.

Increase heat to medium. Stir in pasta, salt and pepper; cook, covered and stirring often, for about 10 minutes or until pasta is tender but firm. Stir in vinegar. Serve sprinkled with cheese.

Additional information :

Tip: If you don't have any chickpeas on the pantry shelf you can use red kidney beans or romano beans.

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