Description
A comforting and vibrant Mediterranean One Pot Pasta filled with vegetables and chickpeas, perfect for a quick, nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., penne or fusilli)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until soft and fragrant.
- Add the chopped bell pepper and zucchini; cook for another 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Stir in the cherry tomatoes and chickpeas, then add the pasta, vegetable broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked al dente and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Remove from heat, letting it sit for a couple of minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy your Mediterranean meal!
Notes
For a creamier texture, add a splash of cream or yogurt before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg