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This Roman-style dish is perfect for a quick and nutritious lunch.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":25,"totalMinutes":35,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 cans (400g each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed","name":"Chickpeas","quantity":800,"unit":"g","usQuantity":28.2,"usUnit":"oz","form":"canned","notes":"drained and rinsed","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"200g ditalini pasta","name":"Pasta","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":7,"usUnit":"oz","form":"ditalini or other small shape","notes":"dry","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 garlic cloves, peeled","name":"Garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"clove","form":"peeled","notes":"whole or smashed","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 sprig fresh rosemary","name":"Rosemary","quantity":1,"unit":"sprig","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"sprig","form":"fresh","notes":"whole sprig for easy removal","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil","name":"Olive Oil","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"extra virgin","notes":"plus extra for drizzling","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tbsp tomato paste","name":"Tomato Paste","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"concentrated","notes":"","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 liter vegetable broth","name":"Vegetable Broth","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"quart","form":"liquid","notes":"can use water and salt instead","group":"Liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"Salt and black pepper to taste","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic cloves and rosemary sprig, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant but not browned.","group":"Sauté","title":"Heat the olive oil","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Sauté"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add the drained chickpeas and stir well to coat with the aromatics.","group":"Base","title":"Stir in the tomato paste","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Base"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. At this point, you can remove the garlic and rosemary. Optional: take 1 cup (240ml) of the mixture and blend it until smooth, then return it to the pot for creaminess.","group":"Simmer","title":"Pour in the vegetable broth","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Simmer"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the pasta directly to the pot. Cook at a gentle boil for the time indicated on the package (usually 8-10 minutes) until al dente. If the soup becomes too thick, add a splash more broth or water.","group":"Pasta","title":"Add the pasta directly","timerMinutes":9,"sourceTitle":"Pasta"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with a drizzle of fresh olive oil on top.","group":"Finish","title":"Season with salt and pepper","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finish"}],"notes":"For a creamier texture, blend about a cup of the chickpeas with some broth before adding the pasta. Use ditalini or any small soup pasta for the most authentic experience.","cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian","Roman"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["saute","boil","simmer"],"equipment":["Large pot","Immersion blender (optional)","Wooden spoon"],"diet":["vegetarian","high_protein","low_fat"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowl","note":"Generous servings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The pasta will absorb more liquid over time. If making ahead, store the cooked chickpeas/broth separately and cook the pasta fresh, or add more broth when reheating."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. The soup will thicken significantly as it sits.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop with a little water or broth to loosen the texture."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fpasta_e_ceci_f26e2cad76%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=6f3271b1-4c48-4b75-9b96-bbd30d925ad5","imageAlt":"Pasta e Ceci — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["pasta","chickpeas","vegetarian","healthy","high protein","italian","soup","stew"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Pasta e Ceci","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T07:53:58.948Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T07:53:58.948Z","related":[{"id":"pane_e_marmellata_43c0347c11","slug":"bread-and-jam-pane-e-marmellata","title":"Bread and Jam (Pane e Marmellata)","description":"A classic Italian breakfast staple consisting of toasted rustic bread spread with creamy butter and sweet fruit preserves.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":3,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fpane_e_marmellata_43c0347c11%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=efcb1e5f-c2b8-42ca-b731-88339442711d","imageAlt":"Bread and Jam (Pane e Marmellata) — recipe cover","tags":["breakfast","italian","quick","easy","vegetarian","jam","toast"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":3,"stepCount":3},{"id":"tramezzino_15edd4f558","slug":"classic-venetian-tramezzino","title":"Classic Venetian Tramezzino","description":"A soft, crustless triangular sandwich from Venice, famously bulging with a creamy tuna and caper filling. 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