INGREDIENTS
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4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
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3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
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3 tablespoons good tomato paste
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1 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste
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1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (or one 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed)
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1/2 cup uncooked ditalini pasta (or another small shape, like macaroni)
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2 cups boiling water
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Crushed red pepper flakes, for serving