Pasta e Ceci (Pasta With Chickpeas)

Name: Pasta e Ceci (Pasta With Chickpeas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tbsp oil; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp dried rosemary; 1 tsp sea salt; Black pepper (red pepper flakes, to taste); 1 medium onion (diced); 2 stalks of celery (diced); 1 1/2 cups carrots (diced); 3 cloves of garlic (minced); 1/4 cup white wine ((optional)); 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas (rinsed and drained (divided)); 5 cups vegetable broth; 1 1/2 cups dried ditalini pasta (regular or gluten-free (see notes)); Fresh parsley (to garnish); Vegan Parmesan cheese (to garnish (optional))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

Pasta e Ceci (aka pasta with chickpeas) combines small-shaped pasta with a light yet creamy chickpea sauce for a simple one-pot mid-week meal that's impressively flavorful, packed with plant-based protein, ready in 30 minutes, and thoroughly hearty and satisfying!

Updated at: Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:38:00 GMT