Pasta Shells with Chickpeas and Arugula

Name: Pasta Shells with Chickpeas and Arugula
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 473 milliliters chopped arugula; 59 milliliters balsamic vinegar; 3 servings black pepper; 425 grams chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 teaspoons dried thyme; 227 grams fresh mozzarella, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoons Kosher salt, plus more for the pasta water; 59 milliliters olive oil; 1 teaspoons dried oregano; 59 milliliters grated Parmesan cheese; 227 grams pasta shells

Pasta Shells with Chickpeas and Arugula might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 3. One portion of this dish contains around 37g of protein, 41g of fat, and a total of 849 calories. This recipe covers 30% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of arugula, oregano, pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour.

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, garlic, salt, a few cracks of black pepper, thyme, oregano, and olive oil.

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Black Pepper

Olive Oil

Oregano

Vinegar

Garlic

Thyme

Salt

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Whisk

Bowl

Add the chickpeas and the mozzarella. Toss well. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.

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Mozzarella

Chickpeas

Wrap

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Plastic Wrap

Bowl

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

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Water

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Pot

Add a tablespoon of salt and the pasta. Cook according to the directions on the packaging until al dente. When done, drain in a colander.

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Pasta

Salt

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Colander

Toss the pasta in the large bowl with the mozzarella and chickpeas.

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Mozzarella

Chickpeas

Pasta

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Bowl

Add a handful of the arugula a sprinkling of parmesan and stir. Continue this process until all of the arugula and most of the parmesan has been added. The arugula will wilt slightly due to the warm pasta. Season to taste with more salt and pepper, if needed. Divide the pasta between four large bowls, and sprinkle with the remaining grated Parmesan. This pasta is great warm, but also works at room temperature.

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Salt And Pepper