Mediterranean Pasta
Ingredients
- ¾ cup canned, drained and rinsed chickpeas
- 1½ Tbsp olive oil, divided
- ¼ tsp salt, divided
- ¼ tsp pepper, divided
- ⅔ cup grape tomatoes
- 1 small zucchini, sliced
- ½ small red onion, cut into wedges
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 4 oz penne pasta (or use your favorite shape)
- ¼ cup pesto
- ⅓ cup crumbled goat cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat chickpeas very dry with a kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Toss together chickpeas, ½ Tbsp oil, and ⅛ tsp each salt and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet; spread in a single layer. Bake 5 minutes, and stir.
- Meanwhile, toss together tomatoes, zucchini, onion, 1 Tbsp oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and ⅛ tsp each salt and pepper on a second rimmed baking sheet; spread in a single layer.
- Add pan to oven with chickpeas. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until chickpeas are golden and vegetables are lightly browned and tender.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Toss together pasta, vegetables, chickpeas, pesto, and cheese until coated.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Total | |
| Servings | 2 | |
| Calories |
581
|
581
|
| Fat (g) | 30 | 30 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 7 | 7 |
| Protein (g) | 17 | 17 |
| Carb (g) | 68 | 68 |
| Fiber (g) | 8 | 8 |
| Sodium (mg) | 827 | 827 |
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