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Puglia's Charms: Orecchiette Pasta Bowl

A splendid homage to the Italian region of Puglia, this recipe charms with orecchiette pasta, characteristic of Puglia, swirled with a delightful mix of olives, chickpeas, piquant tomato sauce and fresh arugula leaves. Peppered with a balance of rosemary and chili flakes, it makes for a comforting a...
5
23 min
TOTAL TIME
498
CALORIES
$1.90
PER SERVING
Puglia's Charms: Orecchiette Pasta Bowl
Ingredients
13 INGREDIENTS
2 SERVINGS
Vegetable Stock
1 cup vegetable stock
Tomato Sauce
1/4 cup tomato sauce
Fresh Rosemary
1 tbsp fresh rosemary
finely chopped
Fresh Arugula
2 cups fresh arugula
Orecchiette Pasta
5 oz orecchiette pasta
Chickpeas
1/2 cup chickpeas
drained and rinsed
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Ground Black Pepper
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Garlic
2 cloves garlic
minced
Chili Flake
1/2 tsp chili flake
divided
Water
1 cup water
Black Olives
1 oz black olives
pitted and chopped
Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Directions
6 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
13 min
COOK TIME
23 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, for about 1 minute.
3
Add the orecchiette pasta, drained chickpeas, chopped olives, tomato sauce, ground black pepper, chopped rosemary leaves and 1/4 teaspoon of chili flakes to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
4
Pour in the water and vegetable stock. Bring the mixture to a boil.
5
Reduce the heat to low and let the dish simmer for about 12 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked and the flavors are well blended.
6
Serve the pasta in bowls and top each with fresh arugula, grated parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of the remaining chili flakes.
Health Info
Macros
93g
CARBS
17g
FAT
24g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much salt should I add to the pasta water?
How do I know when the Orecchiette pasta is 'al dente'?
What kind of sauces go well with Orecchiette pasta?
Can I use Orecchiette pasta in a pasta salad?
How do I keep my Orecchiette from sticking together?
Why should I reserve pasta water?
Can I use Orecchiette pasta for a baked pasta dish?
What else can I add to my Orecchiette dish to enhance its flavors?
Why is my homemade Orecchiette pasta dish not as flavorful as the one in Italian restaurants?
What meat pairs well with Orecchiette?