Description
Slow roasted tomato and chickpea pasta delivers Mediterranean comfort in one delicious dish. Mediterranean herbs and roasted vegetables combine with tender chickpeas for a simple yet satisfying meal you can savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) cherry tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz/425 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 12 oz (340 g) angel hair pasta or spaghetti
- ½ yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano (or 1 tsp dried)
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup olive oil, plus more for serving
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
- Fresh basil, for serving
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Heat oven to 400°F (200°C), positioning rack in middle for uniform temperature distribution.
- Base Layer Creation: Spread yellow onions and garlic cloves across a ceramic baking dish, sprinkling dried oregano and crushed red pepper flakes to build a flavor foundation.
- Ingredient Infusion: Combine whole chickpeas and halved cherry tomatoes, drizzling extra virgin olive oil and low-sodium stock to create a moisture-rich environment. Season with kosher salt and black pepper, thoroughly tossing to ensure complete ingredient integration.
- Roasting Process: Bake for 50-60 minutes, stirring midway to promote caramelization. Look for burst tomatoes and golden-brown chickpeas as doneness indicators.
- Pasta Integration: While roasting, boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve one cup of starchy pasta water before draining.
- Final Assembly: Transfer hot pasta directly into roasted mixture, gently folding to combine. Incorporate reserved pasta water to create a silky sauce that embraces each pasta strand.
- Serving Presentation: Finish with an additional olive oil drizzle and scatter fresh basil leaves for a vibrant, aromatic garnish. Serve immediately while the dish remains warm and inviting.
Notes
- Ingredient Quality Matters: Choose ripe, sweet cherry tomatoes and high-quality extra virgin olive oil for maximum flavor depth and richness.
- Roasting Technique Tip: Stir ingredients midway through cooking to ensure even caramelization and prevent burning, creating complex flavor profiles.
- Pasta Water Magic: Reserve starchy pasta water before draining to create a silky, emulsified sauce that perfectly coats every pasta strand.
- Temperature Control: Maintain consistent oven temperature at 400°F for optimal roasting, allowing tomatoes to burst and chickpeas to turn golden without scorching.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg