Creamy Chickpea Pasta with Greek Yogurt Sauce
Enjoy a nutritious and flavorful chickpea pasta dish with a creamy Greek yogurt sauce, fresh spinach, and cherry tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz chickpea rotini
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the chickpea rotini according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach and cherry tomatoes, cooking until the spinach is wilted.
- Reduce heat to low and add Greek yogurt, mixing until creamy.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce, stirring to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with Parmesan cheese on top, if desired.
Notes
For a little extra spice, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 20mg