Chickpeas With Sausage and Pasta
I think of this recipe as like a simple, “homemade” Hamburger Helper. It’s hardy, satisfying and quick. I haven’t changed much but it shows how flexible the recipe is and that it’s very easy to modify to your preferences. See the original recipe from Real Simple here. Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 Tips Any other short pasta works here; try rigatoni, penne, fusilli, farfalle, or ziti. If you want a less meaty option, swap the sausage with any typical protein alternative (when I do that, I’ll add a tablespoon of oregano and some chilli flakes to bring back that sausage seasoning). I don’t like chickpeas with pasta so much, so I use cannellini or white kidney beans. This is a bit of a “brown” meal, so I’ll add a good handful of baby spinach when I stir in the pasta at the end, which also adds a different texture and a bit of colour. Ingredients 8 oz. (225 grams) orecchiette pasta 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, pl...
