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Pasta With Chickpeas and Vegetables
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 5
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Ingredients:
12 cups water
3 cups peeled halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced butternut squash
2 cups small cauliflower florets
1 cup diagonally cut carrot (1-inch thick)
2 red onions, cut into 1-inch thick wedges
8 ounces uncooked penne
2 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 garlic cloves, sliced
3 fresh thyme sprigs
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Directions:
1. Bring the water to a boil in a large pot; add in squash, cauliflower, carrot, and onion; cook 2 minutes.
2. Remove vegetables with a slotted spoon; drain well.
3. Return water to a boil; add in pasta; cook 10 minutes or until done.
4. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
5. Return vegetables to pan; add tomatoes and next 6 ingredients.
6. Cook 2 minutes, over med-high heat, stirring occasionally.
7. Add reserved cooking liquid and wine; cook 15 minutes or until squash is tender; stirring occasionally; discard thyme sprigs.
8. Add in pasta, salt, and pepper to pot; stir to combine.
9. Sprinkle with parsley.
By RecipeOfHealth.com