Chickpea Pasta With Red Bell Pepper Sauce

In this recipe, we’ll be using chickpea pasta, which is a wonderful gluten-free and low-carb alternative to traditional wheat-based pasta. Combined with the sweet and smoky flavours of roasted red bell peppers, garlic, and aromatic herbs, this dish is sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you feeling energized and nourished. So, whether you’re a vegan, vegetarian, or simply looking to add more plant-based meals to your diet, this recipe is a must-try.

Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Total time:
20 minutes
Course:
Pasta
Cuisine:
Vegan
Servings:
4
  • Ingredients
    • 250 g chickpea pasta
    • 2 red bell peppers
    • 30 g raw cashew
    • 4 garlic cloves
    • 1 tsp dried basil
    • 150 g smoked tofu
    • 50 ml water
    • 3 Tbsp olive oil for cooking
    • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Plating suggestions
    • For an extra burst of flavour, you can serve your pasta dish with some roasted smoked tofu cubes on top.
  • Cooking instructions. Step by step
    • Cook the chickpea pasta as directed on the package label.
    • While the pasta is cooking, heat some olive oil in a non-stick pan. Add the bell peppers, season them with salt and pepper, and cook for approximately 5 minutes.
    • Moving on to the sauce: place the roasted bell peppers, raw cashews, minced garlic, 50 ml of water, salt, pepper, and dried oregano in a food processor.
    • Blend the ingredients until you obtain a creamy sauce.
    • Transfer the sauce back to the pan and mix it with the cooked chickpea pasta.
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