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Pasta e Ceci

Italian Pasta e Ceci is a simple and delicious dish made with chickpeas and small round pasta!

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Pasta e Ceci is a classic Italian recipe made with pasta and chickpeas and takes just 30 minutes to put together!

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All you need is chickpeas, pasta, onions, rosemary, olive oil, tomato paste, garlic, and broth.

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Start by cooking the onions in the oil over medium heat until they are softened.

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Add in chili flakes, tomato paste, chopped rosemary, and minced garlic. Stir to combine.

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Add in two cans of drained and rinsed chickpeas and broth. Cook for 10 minutes.

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Optional: Puree about a cup of the chickpeas to help thicken the broth. You can use an immersion blender here.

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Add in the small pasta shells. I like ditalini pasta here. Cook, stirring frequently, until al dente.

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Let the Pasta e Ceci sit for a couple of minutes for the broth to thicken slightly.

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Serve with grated parmesan cheese. This is a great light main course or starter dish.

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Pasta e Ceci is a classic Italian recipe that's full of flavor and so easy to make! Give it try today!