Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 14 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 (16 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • coarse salt
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 sprig fresh basil, plus more for garnish
  • 12 ounces whole wheat pasta shells
  • grated parmesan cheese (to garnish)

Method

  • In medium sauce3pan, heat oil over medium.
  • Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add chickpeas, season with salt, and cook 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and broth and bring to boil.
  • Reduce to simmer and cook until reduced slightly, 30 minutes.
  • Add basil and cook 5 minutes more.
  • Remove basil.
  • While sauce is cooking, cook pasta according to directions.
  • Drain and return to pot.
  • Add sauce to pasta and toss.
  • Serve with Parmesan and garnish with torn basil.