Pasta and beans

By barbsjustagirl

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 cups chopped tomato
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups hot cooked angel hair (about 6 ounces uncooked pasta)
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Asiago cheese
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• Basil sprigs (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomato and garlic, and sauté 2 minutes. Add pasta, basil, salt, pepper, and chickpeas; cook 2 minutes. Place mixture in a bowl; stir in cheese and vinegar, and garnish with basil, if desired.