Use This Recipe to Make a Pasta Dinner Healthy
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Ingredients
- 1/2 can of 15 ounce canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 red chili chopped
- 1/2 lb of cauliflowers
- 3 cups of chopped tomato
- 1 tablespoon of basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
- Sea salt to taste
- 1/4 cup of green olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup of parsley, chopped
- 1 lb of whole wheat penne
- 1-2 tablespoon of low-fat parmesan cheese
Directions
In a skillet, sauté the garlic with the oil until brown, then add the chili and cauliflower. Cook for three–four minutes, stirring continually. | |
Add the tomatoes, basil, vinegar and olive slices, bring to a gentle boil and reduce heat, and simmer until cauliflower is tender. Add the chickpeas and parsley and cook on low. | |
In a pan, cook the penne in salted water until tender, then drain. | |
Pour the penne into a large bowl and add the chickpea mixture and mix. | |
Add the parmesan on top. Serves three–four. |