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Pasta with Chickpeas,Spinach and Mozzarella

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I read an interesting old article by Mark bittman of New York Times  in that he mentioned the in Italy, where the pasta originated, sauce is served in less amount compared to what we have. Usually my hubby drowns his pasta in his favorite Ragu sauce and makes them tastier according to him. I am not a fan of too much sauce, still I use quite a bit. Nowadays I want to cook pasta, in different ways. I am trying to add more protein and vegetables to make it healthier version. 
I also came across a recipe of pasta with chickpeas and broccoli rabe here . I decided this recipe with some substitutions. I substituted spinach for broccoli Rabe and used Mozzarella cheese for Fontina cheese, instead of red-wine vinegar I used juice of lemon and spiced up with gram masala, ginger-garlic, cumin and coriander powder making it Indian version. Our gene always tends towards spicy food and if possible we will even add chili powder in our ice cream? Just Joking! The dish turned out to be wonderful with a good taste and is a filling dish. Now I have learned to modify pasta dishes to a small extent. I can see from the facial expression of my hubby that this is good dish because he is going for second serving; otherwise he won’t even consider a second helping. Here is the recipe.



What you need

Pasta: 2 cup
Spinach: ¾ cup ( I used frozen)
Button mushroom: 2 no
Tomato: 2 no
Chick peas: 1 cup (cooked)
Onion: ½ cup (Chopped finely)
Ginger: 1 tablespoon (Chopped finely)
Garlic: 1 tablespoon (Chopped finely)
Cumin powder: ½ teaspoon
Garam masala: ¼ teaspoon
Coriander powder: ¼ teaspoon
Salt: ½ tablespoon
Butter: 1 tablespoon
Mozzarella: ½ cup
Olive oil: 2 tablespoon
Lemon juice: ½ of one lemon
Water : 4 cup

How I made

Boil water in a sauce pot; once it starts boiling add ¾ of salt and one tablespoon of oil. To this add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In the mean time heat another pan add remaining oil and butter and add onion and fry them until they change color or become translucent it takes about 6-7 minutes. To this add chopped spinach, ginger, garlic and button mushroom and fry them with ¼ teaspoon of salt for another 7 minutes. Then add red chili powder, cumin powder, gram masala powder, coriander powder and add chopped tomato and fry for another 5 minutes or until everything combined well. Add cooked garbanzo beans or chick peas and pasta and mix everything so that masala and veggies get mixed with pasta. Finally add juice of lemon and garnish with grated mozzarella cheese.
Serve warm. Enjoy.

Preparation time: 25 minutes
Yield: 2 serving
Verdict: Tasty
Will you make it again: I will

Swathi

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  1. Akal's Saappadu says

    Swathi,

    the combination of chickpeas and spinach is an excellent idea, looks filling and healthy!!!! sometimes, I too change some mild dishes to hot in order to suit our palates.. but chilly powder into ice cream??????????hahaha that's impossible!!! have a nice day!!!

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  2. Panchpakwan says

    Pasta looks filling and healthy too..

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  3. Gulmohar says

    Have seen this combo once before..but never tried it...Now you are inspirng me to do it soon..:-)

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  4. Kalai says

    Swathi, chickpeas and pasta is a lovely combination. A nice and a unique recipe!

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  5. SpicyTasty says

    Hi Swathi, I love pasta. this looks healthy and tasty too..

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  6. RAKS KITCHEN says

    Thats a lovely recipe! I will enjoy this for sure,thanks for the recipe!

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  7. Meena says

    lovely pasta dear...i would definitely add some chiilies to anything...:)))

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  8. sreevijii says

    pasta looks wonderful..do visit my blog when you find some time.following you.

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  9. Nostalgia says

    Nice.. this looks fab!

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  10. Priya says

    Wat a fabulous combination..truly delicious Swathi..

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  11. Jagruti says

    I can have that pasta plate now..healthy and tasty!!

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  12. Subhashini says

    Hey
    very healthy vesion of pasta

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  13. Subhie Arun says

    such a healthy n delicious pasta..nice clcik too ..thx for sharing!

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  14. Sook says

    Oh what a yummy pasta! I love adding spinach to pasta now. So good!

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  15. simply.food says

    This pasta dish looks really healthy and filling.

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  16. SathyaSridhar says

    Swathi,,pasta looks great dear with chana n spinach very good combo sure it will taste perfect with our indian spices,,,i read ur post fully n then came to know testing tool of ur recipes is ur hubby if he s not hvng second serving,,,

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  17. Sushma Mallya says

    i loved this indian version of pasta, lovely ingredients used swathi and very delicious combo as well

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  18. M D says

    I am high on pastas and Italian food. I loved this combo of pasta with chickpeas, spinach and cheese. It's both health and taste!

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