Meatless Dish: Linguine With Zucchini And Chickpeas

                           

 

I am really loving these meatless dish that I've been trying lately. I haven't had the urge to pair up meat with everything I eat. This is a perfect vegetarian dish that I will make often. This recipe is going in my cookbook.

Ingredients

• 12 ounces linguine
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3  zucchini
• kosher salt
• 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/2 cup grated parmasan

Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water, drain, and return the pasta to the pot.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini and ½ teaspoon salt.
3. Cook the zucchini, tossing often, until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Add the chickpeas, garlic, and red pepper and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Toss the pasta with the reserved pasta water and ¼ cup of the Parmesan.
6. Divide the pasta among bowls and top with the zucchini mixture and the remaining ¼ cup of Parmesan.

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