Ceci E Pasta

Ingredients

• 16 ounces medium pasta shells
• 1 cup yellow onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (or more to taste)

Directions

1. 1

   Heat water for pasta.

2. 2

   Saute onion and garlic in oil in covered skillet over low heat until very soft, about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Add chick peas, salt, oregano, black and red peppers, and bay leaf to skillet. Crush half of the chick peas with the back of a wooden spoon.

4. 4

   Stir in tomatoes with liquid and parsley. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Cook pasta according to directions while sauce is simmering.

6. 6

   Continue to simmer sauce uncovered to thicken slightly, about 3 minutes.

7. 7

   Drain pasta. Remove bay leaf from sauce. Pour sauce over pasta and toss.