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July 31, 2018 · 5 Comments

Whole Grain Spaghetti with Sauteed Chick Peas and Spinach

Healthy Dinner Ideas· Meatless Recipes· Pasta Recipes· Vegetarian Recipes

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Whole Grain Spaghetti with Sauteéd Chick Peas and Spinach tossed with extra virgin olive oil and garlic; then topped with shredded Asiago cheese.

Whole Grain Spaghetti with Sautéed Chick Peas and Spinach tossed with extra virgin olive oil and garlic; then topped with shredded Asiago cheese.

 Whole Grain Spaghetti with Sauteéd Chick Peas and Spinach in a white pasta bowl.

In March 2012,  over 40 bloggers got together and created a wonderful cookbook, Blogging for Fishes, to help raise money for two girls, Natalie and Alice Fish, who were diagnosed with Leaky SCID (Severe Combined Immune Deficiency).

There are so many fantastic recipes in this book. As I was thumbing through it last week looking for something quick and easy to make for dinner one night, I came across this recipe from Aggie's Kitchen called Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Sautéed Chick Peas and Spinach.

PERFECT! I happened to have everything in the house. 

Whole Grain Spaghetti with Chick Peas and Spinach

How do you make Spaghetti with Chick Peas and Spinach?

For this recipe you'll need whole grain spaghetti, EVOO, garlic, red onion, chick peas, fresh spinach, red pepper flakes, and Asiago cheese.

Start by cooking the pasta according to package instructions and drain; reserving 2 cups of the pasta water.

Heat oil in a large saute pan and add the garlic and onions. Cook over medium heat until they start to soften; then add in the chick peas and spinach.

A plate of Whole Grain Spaghetti with Sauteed Chick Peas and Spinach

Allow the leaves to wilt, then turn off the heat and add the cooked pasta. Gradually add some of the pasta water (depends on how moist you like it) and toss together.

Season with salt and pepper; then place in a serving dish and sprinkle the Asiago cheese on top.

Not only did this meal for Whole Grain Spaghetti with Sautéed Chick Peas and Spinach come together in less than 30 minutes, it was FANTASTIC! Thanks for a great recipe Aggie. ~Enjoy! 

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Whole Grain Spaghetti with Chick Peas and Spinach

Whole Grain Spaghetti with Sauteed Chick Peas and Spinach

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Slightly Adapted from Aggie's Kitchen
Whole Grain Spaghetti with Sauteéd Chick Peas and Spinach tossed with extra virgin olive oil and garlic; then topped with shredded Asiago cheese. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Entree
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. Whole Grain Spaghetti
  • 2 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 Cloves Garlic, minced
  • ½ Red Onion, small dice
  • 1- 15(ounce) can Chick Peas (Garbanzo Beans), rinsed
  • 10 oz. Fresh Baby Spinach Leaves, rinsed
  • 1 tsp. Fresh Ground Red Pepper
  • ¼ c. Asiago Cheese, shredded
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions and drain; reserving 2 cups of the pasta water.
  • Heat oil in a large saute pan and add the garlic and onions. Cook over medium heat until they start to soften; then add in the chick peas and spinach.
  • Allow the leaves to wilt, then turn off the heat and add the cooked pasta.
  • Gradually add some of the pasta water (depends on how moist you like it) and toss together. Season with salt and pepper; then place in a serving dish and sprinkle the Asiago cheese on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 721kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 34gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 331mgPotassium: 1015mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 7156IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 354mgIron: 10mg
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  1. BiteSizedJessica says

    January 18, 2013 at 11:12 pm

    This looks delicious and healthy - nice recipe and photos!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      January 20, 2013 at 5:55 pm

      Thanks for stopping by, enjoy the rest of your weekend!

      Reply
  2. Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

    January 18, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    Thank you!

    Reply
  3. kirsten says

    January 17, 2013 at 2:46 am

    Sounds delicious. I'm a Barilla plus fan too--I like their Angel Hair best, though we had farfalle with dinner just tonight.

    Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Shiloh Barkley says

    January 17, 2013 at 2:10 am

    This looks great!

    Reply

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