Pasta and Chickpea Ragù
Shake things up with a new cheese like Grana Padano—a more delicate, less fruity version of its more traditional cousin, Parmigiano-Reggiano. The hard-rind cow’s milk cheese has a gorgeous crumbly…
Instructions
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In a bowl, place 1 cup of the chickpeas. Set aside.
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2
In a saucepan, brown the onion and garlic in the oil. Add the remaining chickpeas, the potato, bay leaf, red pepper flakes, broth and tomato paste. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes or until the potato is tender.
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Remove the bay leaf. In a blender, purée the mixture until smooth. Strain and pour back into the saucepan.
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Add the pasta and cook over medium heat until al dente, stirring frequently to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the saucepan. Add a little broth or water if necessary. The texture should be thick, close to a purée. Add the reserved chickpeas. Adjust the seasoning.
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Ladle the soup into serving bowls. Drizzle with olive oil and season with pepper if desired. Sprinkle with the cheese and fresh herbs.
Shake things up with a new cheese like Grana Padano—a more delicate, less fruity version of its more traditional cousin, Parmigiano-Reggiano. The hard-rind cow’s milk cheese has a gorgeous crumbly texture, too, which works to perfection in this hearty ragù.
