Pasta e Ceci (Italian Pasta and Chickpea Stew)

Name: Pasta e Ceci (Italian Pasta and Chickpea Stew)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for garnish); 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion; 1 sprig fresh rosemary; 3 Tbsp. tomato paste; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes; 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth; 1 cup dry ditalini pasta; 1/2 tsp. each kosher salt and black pepper (or more to taste); 4 packed cups stemmed and finely chopped kale leaves or escarole; 1/3 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese (plus more for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Pasta e Ceci is classic Italian comfort food at its finest. Budget-friendly, made in one pot, and on the table in right around 30 minutes, this cozy soup is strikingly simple. Best served with crusty Italian bread and an extra drizzle of olive oil.

Updated at: Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:24:54 GMT