Description
This Easy Healthy Dinner Recipe Using Pantry Staples is perfect for busy nights. Using simple ingredients like pasta, canned tomatoes, and chickpeas, you can create a wholesome and flavorful meal in under 30 minutes. Toasting the spices and simmering the sauce brings depth, while pasta cooks right in the pan for minimal cleanup. Top with fresh herbs, and you’ve got a cozy dinner that’s nourishing and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked whole wheat pasta
- 1 can (400g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup frozen corn (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions for 3–4 minutes.
- Add garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, and chili flakes. Stir for 30 seconds.
- Add tomatoes, chickpeas, and broth. Stir and simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Add pasta to the sauce. Cover and cook per pasta instructions, stirring occasionally.
- If needed, add reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in frozen corn during last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Remove from heat and garnish with parsley or basil before serving.
Notes
- Toast spices for extra flavor.
- Add coconut milk for creamy texture.
- Stores in fridge for 3 days; reheat with splash of water or broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 0