Gluten Free Chickpea Pasta with Pesto
This delicious gluten-free pasta dish is made with chickpea pasta and homemade pesto sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish) - A few leaves
- Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup, halved
- Black pepper - To taste
- Salt - To taste
- Parmesan cheese - 1/2 cup, grated
- Extra virgin olive oil - 1/2 cup
- Pine nuts - 1/4 cup
- Garlic cloves - 2
- Fresh basil leaves - 2 cups
- Gluten-free chickpea pasta - 8 ounces
Let's Get Started
- Cook the chickpea pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, garlic cloves, pine nuts, and grated Parmesan cheese. Pulse until well combined.
- While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until a smooth pesto sauce is formed. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- In a large pan, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes, until slightly softened.
- Add the cooked chickpea pasta to the pan and toss with the cherry tomatoes.
- Pour the pesto sauce over the pasta and toss until well coated.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the pasta is heated through.
- Serve the gluten-free chickpea pasta with pesto hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 5g