Ingredients

  • 10 ounces whole wheat spaghetti, dried
  • 1/2 cup olive oil, I used less
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, roasted, finely chopped
  • 8 roma tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 pinch turmeric
  • 1 cup almonds, toasted, silvered
  • 2/3 cup chickpeas, canned, drained and rinsed
  • 1 bunch of each cilantro, parsley and mint leaves, fresh, finely chopped, reserve some for garnish
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the onion and garlic until soft.
  • Add the tomatoes and spices and cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes until tomatoes break down.
  • Season the sauce, then add the almonds and chickpeas.
  • Fold the herbs into the sauce. then add the pasta to the pot with the sauce and toss.
  • Plate it up and add a garnish of fresh herbs.