Spaghetti with Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes and Chickpeas

Healthy whole grain spaghetti is tossed with a robust sauce of balsamic roasted tomatoes and fibre-rich chickpeas. This easy to prepare dish is perfect for busy weeknights and is sure to please everyone at the table.

Spaghetti with Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes and Chickpeas

Healthy whole grain spaghetti is tossed with a robust sauce of balsamic roasted tomatoes and fibre-rich chickpeas. This easy to prepare dish is perfect for busy weeknights and is sure to please everyone at the table.

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Course: Main Course

Preparation: Quick & Easy

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Author: Canola Eat Well

Ingredients

• 5 cups halved cherry tomatoes
• 2 cups cooked chickpeas (if using canned, be sure to thoroughly rinse)
• 4 garlic cloves, smashed
• 3 Tbsp canola oil
• 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 box (13 oz/375 g) whole grain spaghetti
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese or grated Parmesan cheese optional garnish

Imperial – Metric

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed 13 x 18 -inch (33 x 48 cm) baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
• Place the tomatoes, chickpeas, garlic, canola oil, balsamic vinegar, and black pepper in a large bowl. Gently toss.
• Place the tomato mixture on the prepared pan and roast for 15 minutes or until softened.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling water cook the pasta according to package directions. Pasta should be tender but firm. Drain (do not rinse), reserving 1/2 cup (125 mL) of pasta water.
• Place the pasta in a large bowl, adding in the roasted tomato mixture (be sure to get all of the pan juices), reserved pasta water, and fresh basil. Gently toss.
• Divide the pasta into bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves and cheese, if using.

Nutrition Facts

Spaghetti with Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes and Chickpeas

Serving Size

 

300 g

Amount per Serving

Calories

410

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

11

g

17

%

Saturated Fat

 

1.5

g

9

%

Cholesterol

 

5

mg

2

%

Sodium

 

125

mg

5

%

Potassium

 

481

mg

14

%

Carbohydrates

 

65

g

22

%

Fiber

 

6

g

25

%

Sugar

 

9

g

10

%

Protein

 

18

g

36

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.