Mediterranean·vegetarian·easy

Crispy Chickpea Lemon Pasta

Name: Crispy Chickpea Lemon Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 400g Spaghetti; 2 cans Canned chickpeas; 4 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tsp Smoked paprika; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 4 Garlic cloves; 2 Lemons; 1/2 tsp Chili flakes; 80g Parmesan; 1 handful Fresh parsley

Crispy Chickpea Lemon Pasta delivers a bold, textural contrast with golden chickpeas roasted until crackling, tossed with al dente pasta in a bright, garlicky sauce. The dish balances fiery paprika heat with sharp lemon zest and nutty Parmesan, while fresh parsley adds a clean finish. A splash of starchy pasta water ties everything together into a silky yet vibrant sauce. Worth making for its satisfying crunch, zesty punch, and effortless weeknight appeal.

30 min(prep 5 + cook 25)

4 servings

520 kcal

4.6

Ingredients

Nutrition

520 kcalper serving

Protein24g18%

Carbs78g59%

Fat16g12%

Fiber12g9%

Sugar3g2%

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 220C. Pat chickpeas completely dry.
2
Toss chickpeas with 2 tbsp oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt. Roast 20-25 min until crispy.
3
Cook pasta in salted water. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
4
In the pasta pot warm remaining oil. Add sliced garlic and chili flakes, cook 1 minute.
5
Add pasta, lemon zest, lemon juice and splash of pasta water. Toss 1-2 minutes.
6
Add parmesan and toss until creamy. Top with crispy chickpeas and parsley.

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