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Whole-Grain Pasta with Chickpeas and Escarole (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

Whole-Grain Pasta with Chickpeas and Escarole (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Whole-Grain Pasta with Chickpeas and Escarole (Food Network Kitchens)

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups whole-grain penne
1 head escarole, roughly chopped
4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil , plus more to taste
1/4 cup capers, drained and patted dry (optional)
5 cloves garlic, sliced
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 28 - oz can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed slightly
liquid reserved
1 15 .5- oz can chickpeas, drained, rinsed and patted dry
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese , plus more for garnish

Directions:

Cook the pasta according to the package directions; add the escarole during the last 2 minutes, cover and do not stir. Remove the escarole with tongs; set aside. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Meanwhile, if you're using capers, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the capers and fry until crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
Add the remaining 3 tablespoons oil to the skillet. Cook the garlic, parsley and red pepper flakes until the garlic toasts slightly, 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, chickpeas, a pinch of salt and the bay leaves. Cook until the tomatoes and chickpeas brown, about 6 minutes. Add the escarole and reserved tomato juice and cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 4 more minutes. Remove and discard the bay leaves.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss with the sauce; season with salt and pepper. (If the sauce is thick, add some reserved pasta water.) Stir in the cheese and top with fried capers, if using, and more cheese.
Per Serving: Calories 540; Total Fat 19 g; (Sat Fat 4 g, Mono Fat 11 g, Poly Fat 2.6 g); Protein 21 g; Carb 79 g; Fiber 15 g; Cholesterol 9 mg; Sodium 800 mg
Photograph by Antonis Achiellos

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1871.93 Kcal (7837 kJ)
Calories from fat	457.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	50.84g	78%
Cholesterol	12.38mg	4%
Sodium	3613.88mg	151%
Potassium	2001.41mg	43%
Total Carbs	294.14g	98%
Sugars	12.92g	52%
Dietary Fiber	12.83g	51%
Protein	87.79g	176%
Vitamin C	32.4mg	54%
Iron	14.7mg	82%
Calcium	686.4mg	69%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	129 Kcal (540 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.5g	78%
Cholesterol	0.85mg	4%
Sodium	249.03mg	151%
Potassium	137.92mg	43%
Total Carbs	20.27g	98%
Sugars	0.89g	52%
Dietary Fiber	0.88g	51%
Protein	6.05g	176%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	54%
Iron	1mg	82%
Calcium	47.3mg	69%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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