Whole Grain Spaghetti with Sauteed Chick Peas and Spinach

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

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. 

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.

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 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

  

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• 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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