Hi friends :)

It’s been nice over here lately. Days spent with my Willow, cooking in between her naps, watching some Netflix (and lots of Disney movies with her!) But I am definitely looking forward to better weather.

This is a simple dish, and really inexpensive. For me it’s like… pasta, 99 cents for a box. Can of tomato paste runs about 30 cents here. Chickpeas, about 60 cents. Garlic and onion… literally pennies. For such a hearty dish, it only runs you a couple dollars for the whole thing, and literally cents per serving. I love a good budget meal.

Recipe

You will need:

3 tbs olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 small vidalia onion, sliced thin

1 6-oz can tomato paste

5 tomato paste cans of water (yes, I just used the same can)

1 can chickpeas (drain first)

Dash of red pepper flakes

Salt and pepper, to taste

Pasta of your choice (I like elbows best, but it is also great with spaghetti!)

To make:

In a pan over medium heat, warm up olive oil, then add minced garlic and onion. Allow to cook until fragrant and soft (about 2-3 minutes).

Add 1 small can of tomato paste then 5 cans of water (I use the same can to make it easy). Stir well so it isn’t lumpy.

Drain a can of chickpeas and add to sauce, along with spices: red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper (all to taste).

Allow sauce to simmer for about 20-25 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare pasta and add to the sauce when done.

Toss gently and serve!

I added a bit of vegan parmesan cheese to mine for extra flavor, but it isn’t required. I hope you enjoy. xx bianca