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Pasta e Ceci (Pasta with Chickpeas)

Italian · Western Europe Top Pick STOVETOP
8/10

Creamy pasta and chickpea soup — Roman comfort food, naturally almost-vegan.

Vegetarian Pasta & Noodle Home Cook Friendly Vegan N Nut-Free E Egg-Free

Why It Works

Mashing some chickpeas creates natural creaminess; pasta releases starch for silky broth.

Key Ingredients

pasta chickpeas garlic rosemary tomato paste olive oil chili flakes

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