Lemon Garlic Chickpea Pasta
Italian

Lemon Garlic Chickpea Pasta

Bright and zesty farfalle pasta tossed with tender chickpeas, sharp garlic, and nutty Parmesan for a quick, flavorful vegetarian dinner.

90 min4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dried chickpeas
  • 8 oz farfalle pasta
  • 1 garlic · medium clove, minced
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan · freshly grated

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook chickpeas

    Simmer dried chickpeas in water with a lid until tender, then drain and rinse.

  2. 2

    Cook pasta

    Cook farfalle according to package directions and drain.

  3. 3

    Toss

    Combine chickpeas, pasta, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

  4. 4

    Finish

    Sprinkle with Parmesan and adjust seasoning.

Watch how it’s made