Linguini with Zucchini and Chickpeas

By urbcindy

Ingredients

• 12 oz linguini; cooked according to directions and reserving 1/2 C pasta water
• 2 T olive oil
• 3 small zucchini cut into thin half moons
• Salt
• 15 oz can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1/4 C crushed red pepper
• 1/2 C grated Parmesian cheese

Preparation

Step 1

- While pasta is cooking, heat oil over medium heat add zucchini and salt to taste; cook until just tender - 4 -5 min.
- Add chickpeas, garlic, red pepper and heat through
- Toss with pasta, reserved pasta water and 1/4 C cheese
- Divide into 4 portions and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 C cheese