Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 quart

grape tomatoes

29 ounce

chickpeas

drained

10 cloves

garlic

1 unit

jalapeno

with seeds

2 stalks

celery

chopped

1 cup

chicken broth

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

black pepper

1 tsp

dried oregano

0.5 tsp

ground cumin

1 dash

red pepper flakes

0.5 unit

lemon

1 pound

macaroni

2 tbsp

olive oil

Step 1
~3 min

Place grape tomatoes, garlic, and jalapeno in a food processor. Chop coarsely.

Step 2
~3 min

Heat olive oil in a large frying pan.

Step 3
~3 min

Add the chopped tomato mixture and celery. Sauté until softened.

Step 4
~3 min

Simmer for a few minutes.

Step 5
~3 min

Add chicken broth, drained chickpeas, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, ground cumin, and red pepper flakes.

Step 6
~3 min

Cook macaroni according to package directions.

Step 7
~3 min

Just before serving, add lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil to the sauce.

Step 8
~3 min

Place cooked macaroni in a large bowl.

Step 9
~3 min

Drizzle with olive oil.

Step 10
~3 min

Add the chickpea and tomato sauce to the pasta and toss to combine.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese before serving.

Adjust the amount of jalapeno based on your spice preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead of time

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm.

Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Side salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mediterranean

Cultural Significance

Simple, home-style cooking

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

65/100

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