"This nutritious pasta dish easy to prepare and easy on the budget. Serve as a main course or as a side with grilled chicken or fish...."
INGREDIENTS
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Ingredients
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1 pound penne pasta or whole wheat penne pasta
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Salt
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3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
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1 sprig fresh rosemary, finely chopped
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (a couple of healthy pinches)
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Black pepper
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1 can chickpeas (14-18 ounces), rinsed and drained
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 cup chicken stock
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1 can Italian crushed tomatoes or tomato puree (28 ounces)
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1/4 cup flat leaf parsley (a handful), chopped
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Grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus more to pass at table
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Serves 4 as an entrée or 8 as a side