Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs. olive oil
  • 16 oz. cherry, tear drop, or grape tomatoes (about 3 cups)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
  • 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 2 Tbs. chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 1 Tbs. chopped fresh marjoram
  • 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 8 oz. gemelli
  • 1 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese, optional

Method

  • Heat 1 Tbs.
  • oil in large non-stick skillet over high heat.
  • Add tomatoes, and cook 10 minutes, or until tomatoes blister in spots, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in remaining 1 Tbs.
  • oil, garlic, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
  • Fold in parsley and marjoram, then chickpeas.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, cook gemelli in large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions.
  • Drain, reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid.
  • Add gemelli to tomato-chickpea mixture in skillet, and toss to coat.
  • Mix in enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten.
  • Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and serve sprinkled with feta (if using).