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Chickpea Pasta Sauce

Recipe by How to Mealz on YouTubeAdded 7 November 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. A quick, protein‑packed vegetarian pasta featuring a simple chickpea sauce seasoned with oregano and basil. The chickpeas give a hearty texture while the garlic‑onion base provides comforting flavor, making it perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

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Method

  1. Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a frying pan over medium‑low heat.

  2. Add the sliced onion and stir until softened.

  3. Add the sliced garlic and stir briefly to let the flavor infuse.

  4. Season with dried oregano and dried basil, stirring to combine.

  5. Drain the canned chickpeas and add them to the pan, stirring for another 2 minutes.

  6. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.

  7. Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss to coat evenly with the chickpea sauce.

Tips while you cook

Sauté onion first
Cook the sliced onion until softened before adding the garlic.
Drain chickpeas
Drain the canned chickpeas before adding them to the pan and stir for 2 minutes.
Coat pasta evenly
Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss until fully coated with the sauce.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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