Cheesy Chickpea Pasta

Yield: 4 servings

Preparation time: 25 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

· 3 cups chickpeas, cooked a

· 3 cups whole wheat pasta (such as fusilli or macaroni)

· 1 tablespoon olive oil

· 1 small onion, chopped

· 1 bell pepper, chopped

· 2 tablespoons garlic, minced

· 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

· ½ teaspoon black pepper

· ½ teaspoon salt

· 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth

· 2 cups spinach

· 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil

· 2 tablespoons nonfat yogurt, plain

· 2 tablespoons part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

· 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain.

2. Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 4 minutes.

3. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Sauté for 1 minute more.

4. Add chickpeas and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until chickpeas are tender, about 5 minutes.

5. Crush chickpeas against the side of the pot using the back of a spoon.

6. Add pasta, spinach, olive oil, yogurt, mozzarella and parmesan. Stir to combine. Allow to heat through.