Caramelized Onion Pistachio Chickpea Pasta

A flavorful combination of silky caramelized onions, nutty pistachios, and hearty chickpeas, inspired by Southern Italian cuisine. This simple yet delectable pasta dish brings together crunchy and creamy elements for a satisfying meal.

By @myglobalpantry

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Cook time: 45 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 small onion thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0 salt a pinch
• 100 grams orecchiette pasta
• 150 grams chickpeas tinned or jarred with liquid
• 20 grams pistachios roughly chopped
• 0 olive oil for drizzling

Instructions

1. Thinly slice the onion. In a flat skillet or sauté-style pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium-low heat, then add the onions with a pinch of salt.
2. Cook the sliced onions on low heat, stirring occasionally, until they are completely soft and browned.
3. While the onions are caramelizing, cook the pasta in generously salted boiling water according to the package instructions until almost al dente.
4. Add the chickpeas and their liquid to the pan with the caramelized onions, and mix thoroughly to warm them through.
5. Add the almost cooked pasta to the pan with the onions and chickpeas. Pour in a splash of reserved pasta water and mix well over medium heat.
6. Roughly chop the pistachios and sprinkle them over the served pasta with an extra drizzle of olive oil.