Storecupboard Saucy Pasta and Chickpeas

Name: Storecupboard Saucy Pasta and Chickpeas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 250g Small Pasta Shape, such as orzo or macaroni; 1 tbsp Olive Oil, or butter; 2 Small Garlic Cloves, crushed; 3 tbsp Sundried Tomato Paste, or red pesto; 100g Cherry Tomatoes, cut into quarters; 400g tin Cooked Chickpeas, drained; 0.5 tsp Dried Oregano; 50g Parmesan, or strong cheddar, grated; 1 Courgettes, diced; 100g Green Beans, chopped or peas; 1 Red Peppers, diced

Vegetarian

10m prep time

30m total time

Easy level

11 ingredients

Storecupboard Saucy Pasta and Chickpeas recipe by Cherrypick

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 and tinned pulses. Full of fibre and energy to keep you going through the whole day.

Method

Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.

Step 1

Boil the kettle and cook the pasta following pack instructions.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat a frying pan on a medium heat, add the oil or butter, then stir in the garlic, courgette, peppers and green beans. Fry for a couple of minutes until just softened, then add the sundried tomato paste or tomato purée, chickpeas, oregano and a ladleful of the pasta cooking water (if cooking for 2). Season well and cook for another 1-2 mins.

Step 3

When the pasta is just cooked, drain and reserve a cup of the water (if cooking for 2). Add the pasta to the veg, then stir in the cheese. Stir well, adding another splash of cooking water (if cooking for 2) if the mixture is too dry. Transfer the pasta to bowls to a Thermos or lunchbox, with extra cheese if you like. Will keep chilled for up to three days.

Ingredients
Based on 4 servings

250g Small Pasta Shape, such as orzo or macaroni 1 x Sainsbury's Macaroni Pasta 500g
1 tbsp Olive Oil, or butter 1 x Sainsbury's Olive Oil 250ml
2 Small Garlic Cloves, crushed 1 x Sainsbury's Garlic
3 tbsp Sundried Tomato Paste, or red pesto 1 x Sainsbury's Sun Dried Tomato Paste 190g
100g Cherry Tomatoes, cut into quarters 1 x Sainsbury's 330g Cherry Tomatoes
400g tin Cooked Chickpeas, drained 1 x Sainsbury's Chickpeas in Water 400g (240g*)
0.5 tsp Dried Oregano 1 x Sainsbury's Oregano 12g
50g Parmesan, or strong cheddar, grated 1 x Sainsbury's Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese 200g
1 Courgettes, diced 1 x Sainsbury's Courgettes Loose
100g Green Beans, chopped or peas 1 x Sainsbury's Green Beans 300g
1 Red Peppers, diced 1 x Sainsbury's Red Pepper