Spaghetti alla Ceci
Serve with Warm Chopped Chicken Picatta Spinach Salad.
by Rachael Ray | on 04/03/08
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti
- Salt
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), 3 turns of the pan
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3-4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 can, chickpeas (14 ounces), drained
- 1/2 teaspoon dry thyme, eyeball it
- Pepper
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 can, crushed tomatoes (14 ounces)
- Handful flat leaf parsley, chopped
- Grated Parmiginao Reggiano, to pass at table
Serves 4
Preparation
Boil water for pasta, salt it, and cook spaghetti to al dente.
While spaghetti cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add EVOO, 3 turns of the pan, crushed red pepper flakes and garlic. Place chickpeas in food processor and pulse grind them to a fine chop. Add chickpeas to garlic and season them with thyme, salt and pepper then sauté them for 3-4 minutes. Add wine or broth and cook down 30 seconds or so then stir in tomatoes and adjust seasoning. Drain pasta and toss with sauce. Top with parsley and grated cheese.
