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Smoky Harissa Pasta with Chickpeas

This smoky and spicy harissa pasta is a satisfying, flavor-packed meal made with rich, fire roasted tomato sauce, warming Mediterranean spices, hearty chickpeas, and spinach. It’s a delicious and satisfying vegan dinner that can be ready in about 30 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Entree, Main
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-inspired
Servings: 4
Calories: 570kcal
Author: Alissa Saenz

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces dried linguine pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 (15 ounce/425 gram) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (14.5 ounce/411 gram) can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 (15.5 ounce/439 gram) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup harissa paste, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons organic granulated sugar
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, then cook it according to the package directions, until al dente. Drain the pasta into a colander when it's done.
  • While the pasta cooks, coat the bottom of a large pot with the olive oil and place it over medium heat. Give the oil a minute to heat up, then add the onion. Sweat the onion for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften.
  • Stir in the garlic, cumin, coriander, and cinnamon. Cook the mixture for about one minute, stirring constantly, until it becomes very fragrant.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, fire roasted tomatoes, chickpeas, harissa paste, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then lower the heat and let it cook at a low simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
  • Stir in the spinach and let the mixture continue to cook for about two minutes, until the spinach wilts.
  • Stir in the cooked pasta. Continue cooking everything for about one minute, then remove the skillet from heat.
  • Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Divide onto plates and top each portion with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 570kcal | Carbohydrates: 104g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 918mg | Potassium: 1019mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 2600IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 7mg