Quick Pantry Meal: Pasta with Fire Roasted Tomatoes and Chickpeas
For me, the day after vacation starts like this:
“What are we going to eat?”
I usually don’t get to the store for a day or two, so I rely on our pantry for the first meal back. We’ve always got pasta, and we’ve always got canned tomatoes, so I threw together a quick but flavorful sauce to top some spaghetti.
Nick is a huge fan of chunky tomato sauces, a medium which lends itself well to creativity. I usually just chop up whatever veggies are around and we end up with something different every time. In this sauce, the chickpeas add a bit of protein and flavor, and the fire roasted tomatoes give it lots of depth. Add some parmesan, and it’s perfect.
Mmm… love this meal. So easy and quick- and vegetarian!
This photo below is just to give you guys a glimpse into the Oven Love household. On the left is Nick’s portion, on the right is mine. We always laugh about how much I load him up at dinner.. I usually give him at least double what I eat. So now, when you’re looking at Oven Love pictures, you’ll be able to tell who’s plate has been photographed!
Fire Roasted Tomato and Chickpea Sauce
olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, grated
salt and pepper
1-2 tsp dried oregano
1-2 tsp dried basil
1 can fire roasted tomatoes
1 can tomato puree
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (feel free to sub other beans- I like white beans, too)
parmesan cheese, for grating
In a saucepan, saute onion and garlic until soft. Season with salt, pepper and herbs. Add tomatoes, puree and chickpeas and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until your pasta is ready. Top pasta with sauce and fresh grated parmesan cheese.
I arrived here through “my kitchen addiction” and wanted to let you know what a lovely blog you have. I also used to live in Dayton but moved to Indiana a year ago. My kids are still back there though and we’re heading that way this weekend. So nice to find your blog. I’ll be back
I just got back from vacation, too – and I know the feeling of not knowing what to make! I love that this is healthy, too, especially after eating out a lot on vacation!
It’s funny that you posted this because it’s almost the exact meal that I make when I’m not sure what to make.
Isn’t it yummy?! Yours looks so pretty!!!
YUM! It looks delicious.