Smoky Chickpea Pasta Bake

A warm, smoky pasta bake with chickpeas and fire-roasted tomatoes—great for leftovers and big appetites.

• Servings: 6
• Prep Time: 15
• Cook Time: 20

Ingredients

• 8 oz whole wheat pasta
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
• Salt & pepper
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast (optional)

Instructions

• Cook pasta and preheat oven to 375°F.
• Sauté onion and garlic in a pan until softened.
• Add chickpeas, tomatoes, and spices. Simmer for 7 minutes.
• Mix with pasta and transfer to a baking dish.
• Top with nutritional yeast if using. Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes.

Reheating

Microwave

Microwave individual portions for 2–3 minutes.