Category: Main Item
Paste E Ceci – Pasta with Chickpeas
An example of Cucina Povera, Pasta with Tomatoes and Chickpeas inspired by one of my favorite test kitchens. The brothy pasta is served in bowls with spoons.
Cacio E Pepe
Though I haven’t been to Rome, this is said to be a classic Roman pasta dish that requires a quality pecorino Romano, a salty, hard sheep’s milk cheese. Cornstarch is added to overcome the tendency some readily available cheese to clump, but for best flavor imported pecorino is suggested.
Moroccan Chickpea Stew in Slow Cooker
Here is a recipe inspired by a favorite website. I added more garlic because I think I do on almost every recipe that calls it. It is more of a stew than a soup, but delicious either way.
Quinoa Enchilada Bake
Here is a vegetarian option inspired by one of my favorite recipe websites.