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Penne with Chickpeas, Feta, and Tomatoes

By

David Bonom, Cooking Light

MARCH 2010

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped shallots
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
  • 3 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/3 cup small fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.

2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shallots and garlic; sauté 45 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in bell pepper and chickpeas; sauté 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in pasta and reserved cooking liquid; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat. Add feta and remaining ingredients; toss to combine.

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