Bow Ties with Chickpeas and Tomatoes
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant recipe for Bow Ties with Chickpeas and Tomatoes—an easy, flavorful pasta dish that’s bursting with Mediterranean-inspired freshness. Al dente farfalle pasta is tossed in a light, garlicky olive oil sauce infused with a touch of red pepper heat. Fresh cherry tomatoes, tender chickpeas, and wilted baby spinach come together to create a wholesome, protein-packed meal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Finished with optional Parmesan and fragrant basil, this quick 30-minute recipe strikes the perfect balance between comfort and sophistication. Ideal for busy evenings or casual entertaining, this recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces bow tie pasta (farfalle)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 15 ounces canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 0.25 cups fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining and set the pasta aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring often, until the garlic is fragrant and just starting to turn golden.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften and release their juices.
Stir in the chickpeas and cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing them to warm through.
Add the baby spinach to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring, until the spinach wilts.
Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together, adding some reserved pasta water a little at a time to create a light sauce. Start with 1/4 cup and add more as needed.
Remove the skillet from heat and, if desired, stir in grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil for added flavor.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese or basil, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2690 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.3 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.0 g | 145% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 95 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 5568 mg | 242% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 364.6 g | 133% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.3 g | 148% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.2 g | ||
| Protein | 121.5 g | 243% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1742 mg | 134% | |
| Iron | 18.9 mg | 105% | |
| Potassium | 2279 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
