Caramelized Onion Pistachio Chickpea Pasta

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the onion thinly.
  2. 2Slice the onion thinly.
  3. 3Slice the onion thinly.
  4. 4Heat olive oil on medium low in a pan.
  5. 5Heat olive oil on medium low in a pan.
  6. 6Heat olive oil on medium low in a pan.
  7. 7Add the onions and a pinch of salt.
  8. 8Add the onions and a pinch of salt.
  9. 9Add the onions and a pinch of salt.
  10. 10Cook on low, stirring periodically, until the onions are completely soft and browned.
  11. 11Cook on low, stirring periodically, until the onions are completely soft and browned.
  12. 12Cook on low, stirring periodically, until the onions are completely soft and browned.
  13. 13Add pasta to boiling salted water.
  14. 14Add pasta to boiling salted water.
  15. 15Add pasta to boiling salted water.
  16. 16Add chickpeas along with the liquid from the tin to the same pan with the caramelized onions.
  17. 17Add chickpeas along with the liquid from the tin to the same pan with the caramelized onions.
  18. 18Add chickpeas along with the liquid from the tin to the same pan with the caramelized onions.
  19. 19Mix through to warm.
  20. 20Mix through to warm.
  21. 21Mix through to warm.
  22. 22Chop pistachios.
  23. 23Chop pistachios.
  24. 24Chop pistachios.
  25. 25Add the pasta to the pan with the onions and chickpeas along with a splash of pasta water.
  26. 26Add the pasta to the pan with the onions and chickpeas along with a splash of pasta water.
  27. 27Add the pasta to the pan with the onions and chickpeas along with a splash of pasta water.
  28. 28Mix well on medium heat to incorporate everything into a silky sauce, adding more pasta water if needed.
  29. 29Mix well on medium heat to incorporate everything into a silky sauce, adding more pasta water if needed.
  30. 30Mix well on medium heat to incorporate everything into a silky sauce, adding more pasta water if needed.
  31. 31Taste and add salt if needed.
  32. 32Taste and add salt if needed.
  33. 33Taste and add salt if needed.
  34. 34Serve pasta with an extra drizzle of good olive oil and the chopped pistachios on top.
  35. 35Serve pasta with an extra drizzle of good olive oil and the chopped pistachios on top.
  36. 36Serve 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 orecchiette pasta or similar small style
  • 100 g orecchiette pasta or similar small style
  • 100 g small onion
  • 100 g small onion
  • 100 g small onion
  • 150 g chickpeas (tinned or jarred in liquid)
  • 150 g chickpeas (tinned or jarred in liquid)
  • 150 g chickpeas (tinned or jarred in liquid)
  • 20 g pistachios
  • 20 g pistachios
  • 20 g pistachios
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • salt
  • 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.