Kitchen Boss Season 2 Episode 20 - Buddy's Dream Meal

Pasta With Chickpeas and Tomato Sauce Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 heaping cup small pasta like cavatelli
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 28-ounce can whole, peeled tomatoes, crushed
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup basil leaves, chopped
• Parmesan cheese for garnish

Directions:

1. Cook pasta in water according to package directions
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add the garlic and sauté 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add the crushed tomatoes and heat to a boil. Flavor with bay leaves, sugar, salt and pepper.
4. Add the chickpeas and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
5. Stir in pasta and heat through.
6. Add the basil and serve garnished with a drizzle of olive oil and some grated Parmesan cheese.