Name: Chickpeas and Farfalle
Ingredients: Salt; 8 oz. farfalle noodles; 2 Tbs. olive oil; 2 cups chopped onion; 1 celery stalk (chopped); 2 - 3 sausages (removed from casings and crumbled); 3 cups chopped spinach; 1 cup low-sodium chicken or other stock; 3 cups chickpeas; Freshly ground black pepper; Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

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Chickpeas and Farfalle

A good healthy alternative to spaghetti.

Course Pasta

Cuisine One Dish Meal

Ingredients

Salt
8 oz. farfalle noodles
2 Tbs. olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
1 celery stalk chopped
2 - 3 sausages removed from casings and crumbled
3 cups chopped spinach
1 cup low-sodium chicken or other stock
3 cups chickpeas
Freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and salt it. Add the pasta and cook until tender but not mushy, 8 to 10 minutes; drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, place the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; when hot, add the onion and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the sausage to the pan and cook until done, 5 to 8 minutes. Then add the spinach, stock, chickpeas, and sprinkle with salt and pepper; cook until the spinach is wilted. If it seems dry, add a little more stock or water; it should be moist but not soupy.
Add the pasta to the bean mixture and stir gently. Taste and adjust the seasoning, sprinkle with Parmesan.