Bow Ties With Chickpeas And Tomatoes Recipe

This simple yet vibrant vegetarian pasta dish is a family favorite, bursting with Mediterranean flavors! Inspired by my mother-in-law's recipe, this bow tie pasta is tossed in a rich tomato sauce simmered with chickpeas, garlic, and warming spices. The perfect weeknight meal, ready in under 40 minutes.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Calories 564.4 kcal

Protein 33g

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Ingredients for Bow Ties With Chickpeas And Tomatoes

Whole Tomatoes
Olive Oil
½ medium onion
Garlic Cloves
Ground Cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
Farfalle Pasta
Flat Leaf Parsley

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How to Make Bow Ties With Chickpeas And Tomatoes

Drain one (28 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, reserving ¾ cup of the juice.
Chop the drained tomatoes into smaller pieces.
In a large frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over moderately low heat.
Add ½ medium onion (finely chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste), and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
Increase the heat to medium. Add the chopped tomatoes and the reserved ¾ cup of tomato juice. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 15-20 minutes.
Stir in one (15 ounce) can of chickpeas (drained and rinsed). Cook for another 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook 1 pound of farfalle pasta according to package directions until al dente.
Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley (2 tablespoons chopped).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

56 g

Sugar

36g

Fat

11g

Carbs

29g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Bow Ties With Chickpeas And Tomatoes?

Bow Ties With Chickpeas And Tomatoes takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Bow Ties With Chickpeas And Tomatoes?

Bow Ties With Chickpeas And Tomatoes has approximately 564.4 calories per serving, with about 33 g protein, 29 g carbohydrates and 24 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Bow Ties With Chickpeas And Tomatoes?

The key ingredients for Bow Ties With Chickpeas And Tomatoes are Whole Tomatoes, Olive Oil, Onion, Garlic Cloves, Ground Cumin, Cayenne. See the full list with measurements above.