Caramelized Onion Pistachio Chickpea Pasta
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Slice the onion thinly.
- 2Heat olive oil on medium low in a pan.
- 3Add the onions and a pinch of salt.
- 4Cook on low, stirring periodically, until the onions are completely soft and browned.
- 5Add pasta to boiling salted water.
- 6Add chickpeas along with the liquid from the tin to the same pan with the caramelized onions.
- 7Mix through to warm.
- 8Chop pistachios.
- 9Add the pasta to the pan with the onions and chickpeas along with a splash of pasta water.
- 10Mix well on medium heat to incorporate everything into a silky sauce, adding more pasta water if needed.
- 11Taste and add salt if needed.
- 12Serve pasta with an extra drizzle of good olive oil and the chopped pistachios on top.
Ingredients
- 100 g orecchiette pasta or similar small style
- 100 g small onion
- 150 g chickpeas (tinned or jarred in liquid)
- 20 g pistachios
- olive oil
- salt
Equipment
flat skilletsauté-style panpot
Tips
- Cook onions on low until completely soft and browned, avoiding burning.
- Add a splash of pasta water to the pan for a silky sauce.
- Serve pasta with an extra drizzle of olive oil and chopped pistachios on top.
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