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Chickpea pasta red sauce

Chickpea Pasta Red Sauce

Ingredients

  • 500 g passata
  • 175 ml dry white wine
  • 1 shallot, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 heaped tbsp mascarpone
  • 50 g parmesan, grated
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained
  • Handful fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • Salt, to taste
  • Olive oil, for frying

Utensils

  • Large skillet or saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife and chopping board
  • Grater

Information

Cost: $$
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Yield: 3 servings (300 g each)

Preparation Method

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced shallot and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  3. Pour in white wine, let bubble for 1 minute, then add passata. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer 5–10 minutes.
  4. Stir in mascarpone until well combined.
  5. Add chopped basil, grated parmesan, and black pepper. Season with salt to taste.
  6. Let simmer another 10 minutes.
  7. Toss with cooked pasta, serve hot, and garnish with extra parmesan if desired.