Looking for a delicious, easy pasta dinner with roasted vegetable sauce that’s perfect for any night of the week?
This recipe combines creamy vegetable pasta sauce with protein-packed chickpeas and simple flavors like garlic and fresh herbs, making it an ideal weeknight pasta with chickpeas that’s both satisfying and quick to prepare.
Whether you’re in the mood for an easy plant-based pasta recipe or a cozy, comforting dish, this recipe has you covered.
It’s a simple pasta with garlic and chickpeas that pairs perfectly with any pasta of your choice.
Enjoy a creamy, flavorful dinner that’s ready in no time!
Pasta with Creamy Roasted Vegetable Sauce and Chickpeas recipe
4
servings15
minutes30
minutesIngredients
Pasta of choice
Olive oil
2 cloves garlic crushed
2 cups Chickpeas
Chili flakes or powder
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
2 tomatoes
1 bell pepper
1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds
1 block firm tofu
2 tablespoons lemon juice
herbs such as parsley or basil
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions and set aside
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat
- Crush garlic with a knife and peel
- Throw into the pan and sauté until slightly soft
- add chickpeas to the pan with chili flakes salt and black pepper
- stir to coat the chickpeas in the garlic and seasonings and cook until golden and fragrant
- Roast tomatoes, bell pepper and sunflower seeds in the oven for 20 minutes
- Throw the veggies, seeds, tofu, lemon juice and herbs into a blender
- blend until smooth and creamy
- Add the sauce and chickpeas to the pasta pot and toss until coated
- Serve warm with extra herbs and optional nutritional yeast
Enjoy Your Easy Pasta Dinner with Roasted Vegetable Sauce!
Now that you’ve made this delightful easy pasta dinner with roasted vegetable sauce and chickpeas, it’s time to dig in! This dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also makes for a quick and convenient meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
The creamy vegetable sauce beautifully complements the chickpeas, providing a hearty and flavorful experience.If you’re looking to save time during the week, consider meal prepping this recipe! It’s a fantastic option for meal prep, as it stores well in the refrigerator and can be easily reheated for a quick lunch or dinner. For more tips and ideas on meal prepping, check out my post on Meal Prep Essentials.
Feel free to experiment with different vegetables or herbs to make this recipe your own.
You can also save any leftovers for lunch the next day or incorporate them into a new dish.
Share this recipe with friends and family and inspire them to enjoy a flavorful, simple pasta dish that is sure to impress!