Creamy Gochujang Pasta e Ceci

Name: Creamy Gochujang Pasta e Ceci
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 15 ounces canned chickpeas (do not discard the liquid); 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (divided); 3 cloves garlic (finely minced and divided); 1 sprig fresh rosemary; 1 small yellow onion (finely diced); Salt and black pepper; 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons mild gochujang paste*; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 to 3 cups vegetable broth (or chicken stock); 4 ounces small dried pasta (such as ditalini, pastina, or maltagliati); 2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 cup grated pecorino romano cheese (plus more for topping)