This pasta salad recipe with chickpeas was my grandmother’s, brought over from Italy many years ago. It was always one of my favorites. Thanks, nonna!
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package rotelle pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup chopped oil-cured olives
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook until al dente, 9 to 12 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside to cool.
Step 2
As the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add olives, oregano, parsley, green onions, and chickpeas. Reduce heat to low; cook for about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool, 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 3
Transfer chickpea mixture to a large bowl; add pasta and toss. Stir in vinegar, grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
Step 4
When ready to serve, taste for seasoning and add more vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 424 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat10g | 13% |
Saturated Fat2g | 11% |
Cholesterol6mg | 2% |
Sodium485mg | 21% |
Total Carbohydrate69g | 25% |
Dietary Fiber6g | 20% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein16g | |
Vitamin C11mg | 57% |
Calcium139mg | 11% |
Iron4mg | 19% |
Potassium356mg | 8% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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