CREAMY NO-CREAM CHICKPEA RIGATONI

Directions

  1. 1Boil pasta in a large pot and cook until al dente, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
  2. 2Add olive oil and butter to a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  3. 3Once the butter has melted, add the shallots and sauté for about two minutes, until fragrant.
  4. 4Next add in the garlic, tomato paste, pasta water, chickpeas, Italian seasoning, salt, and red pepper flakes, cooking for about 6-7 minutes.
  5. 5Finally, add the coconut milk and mix everything together.
  6. 6Add in the cooked pasta.
  7. 7Stir to ensure everything is coated well.
  8. 8Remove from the heat, then stir in the parmesan cheese.
  9. 9Mix again, serve and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 0.75 lb rigatoni
  • 1 tb olive oil
  • 2 tb unsalted butter
  • 3 large shallots
  • 3 cloves mashed garlic
  • 2 tb tomato paste
  • 0.25 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1 15 oz can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tb Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsk kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 15 oz can coconut milk
  • 0.5 cup finely grated parmigiano reggiano cheese
  • chopped parsley

Equipment

large potlarge skilletwooden spoon

Tips

  • Instead of heavy cream, use coconut milk for a lighter dish.
  • Add parmesan cheese at the end.