Description
Oil-free, wholesome, and brimming with plant-based ingredients, this Pasta E Ceci is sure to put a smile on your face.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 medium yellow onion, fine dice
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth *
- 3 cups water
- 1 – [ 14.4 oz. can ] fire roasted petite diced tomatoes *
- 1 – [ 15 oz. can ] chickpeas, drained and rinsed *
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- ½ teaspoon pure maple syrup (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
Spice/Herb Ingredients:
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 Tablespoons dried minced onions
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil (+/-) *
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano (+/-) *
- ¼ teaspoon dried crushed thyme leaves (+/-) *
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (+/-) *
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (+/-)
- ¾ to 1 ¼ teaspoons sea salt (+/-) *
- Pinch to ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes *
Other Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
- 2 to 3 cups chopped baby kale *
- 1/3 to ½ cup cooked GF pasta (of choice) (+/-) *
Optional Toppings:
Instructions
- Cook pasta accordingly to package directions, drain and rinse well with cold water, set aside.
- Place the Spice/Herb Ingredients (except the red pepper flakes) in a small bowl, mix well, set aside.
- In a large ceramic/enamel-lined pot or similar stock soup pot, add the diced onions, sauté over medium-high heat until the onions begin to soften, approximately 7 to 9 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent burning. Add a tablespoon or so of water if they start to stick and/or to prevent burning.
- Add the minced garlic and tomato paste, sauté for 30 seconds, then add all the remaining Base Ingredients and Spice/Herb Mix, stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower to a low-boiling simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Simmer for 7 minutes, then add the chopped baby kale and distilled white vinegar, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the red pepper flakes. Taste test for seasonings, add more if desired.
- To serve, place the cooked pasta into individual serving bowls, spoon the hot soup over top, stir. Enjoy!
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Servings: 4 to 5