Pasta with Chickpeas $6.35

Pasta with chickpeas is probably considered an odd combination in America, but it is a very common dish in Italy. I have decided to combine the chickpeas with tomatoes to add more flavor. The dish is rich in fiber as well as protein. Im very excited to get reaction from Kim about this dish. Rosemary is optional, I think it is great compliment to the garbanzo beans.

1 medium onion finely chopped .40
2 large garlic cloves(minced).20
2 fresh rosemary sprigs.10
2 tsp olive oil.10
10 oz cherry tomatoes(cut in halves)$1.99
1 cup chicken broth.59
2 cans chickpeas(garbanzo beans)$1.98
1 lb whole wheat short chunky noodles(penne, orrechiette, fusili).99
salt and pepper
parmesean cheese optional

heat oil

add onion, garlic, half the tomatoes, half the chickpeas, rosemary sprigs

saute with low heat until onions are soft

remove from heat(remove rosemary sprigs)

put mixture in blender and puree

Return to skillet add chicken broth and remain chickpeas and tomatoes, add salt and pepper to taste

meanwhile cook pasta according to instruction

when cooked, drain pasta and toss with chickpeas sauce.

top with parm cheese(optional)

serve immediately

yummoooo!!!

In case you need proof that the Heron family also enjoyed, here's our family picture...

Kim