Storecupboard saucy pasta & chickpeas

Name: Storecupboard saucy pasta & chickpeas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 100g small pasta shape such as orzo or macaroni; 1 tbsp olive oil or butter; 2 small garlic cloves crushed; around 200g of any vegetables such as cherry tomatoes, peppers, peas, broccoli or courgettes, chopped into small pieces; 2 tbsp sundried tomato paste or tomato purée mixed with a pinch of sugar; 400g can cooked chickpeas drained; ½ tsp dried oregano; 50g parmesan or strong cheddar, grated

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:12min

Packed lunch day with nothing in the fridge? This simple storecupboard pasta will save the day. Add any veg or fresh herbs you have, and use any pasta shapes

Updated at: Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:04:59 GMT