Simple Garlicky Chickpea and Tomato Pasta

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An easy, comforting pasta dish with tender chickpeas and juicy tomatoes simmered in garlic-infused olive oil for a satisfying weeknight dinner. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs spaghetti, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain pasta.
  2. Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 4 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant and just golden.
  3. Step 3: Add 15 oz drained and rinsed canned chickpeas and 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes soften and chickpeas are heated through.
  4. Step 4: Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet along with 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss vigorously for 2 minutes until pasta is coated and sauce slightly thickens.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

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