Spinach and chickpea spaghetti

This delicious pasta recipe is packed full of nutritional goodness. Chickpeas are rich in fiber and protein. Spinach is rich in vitamins A, C and K, magnesium, iron and manganese.

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

2 tbsp olive oil 

1 onion – chopped

1 can of chickpeas

1 can of tinned tomatoes

200g ricotta 

100g spaghetti 

4-5 basil leaves

Handful of spinach leaves

Pinch of salt 

Method: 

1. 1. Add 2 tbsp of olive oil to a large frying pan and heat through whilst chopping an onion.
2.  
   2. Sauté the chopped onion until tender in the olive oil.
3.  
   3. Add the can of drained chickpeas and cook together with the onion for three minutes.
4.  
   4. Whilst the chickpeas are cooking together with the onion, pour boiling water over the spaghetti in a saucepan
5.  
   5. Stir in the can of tinned tomatoes over the chickpeas and onions.
6.  
   6. Season with the basil and salt.
7.  
   7. Bring to the boil and add the 200g ricotta.
8.  
   8. Cook the sauce for another five minutes, then add the spinach leaves.
9.  
   9. Test the spaghetti to ensure cooked, drain in a colinder and pour boiling water over the spaghetti to remove starch. Add the drained spaghetti to the sauce and mix well.
10.  
    10. Top with grated cheese (optional)