Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
  • 1 1/4 cups chickpeas ((15 ounce can))
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried Simply Organic Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried Simply Organic Thyme
  • 2-3 teaspoons Simply Organic Smoked Paprika
  • 1-3 teaspoons Simply Organic Crushed Red Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (divided)
  • 6 cups spinach
  • 16 ounces of your favorite penne pasta
  • 20-30 roasted garlic cloves (for toping (optional))
  • Hemp almond parmesan to top

Instruction

  • Roast garlic by mixing with a splash of veggie broth and some salt. Wrap in tin foil , and/or parchment and roast at 400°F (200°C) degrees for 20-25 minutes until garlic is browning and looks caramelized.
  • Chop onions. Pulse chickpeas in a food processor until coarsely chopped, only 2-3 times. You can also crush them a bit with your hands if you prefer.
  • Saute onions and ¼ teaspoon salt in a pan over medium heat until they begin to brown and get fragrant. Add chickpeas and tomato paste and sauté a few more minutes.
  • Add crushed tomatoes and spices and mix again for a few minutes. Add spinach and rest of salt, cover and cook about 10 minutes. Mix to make it saucy. It will be thick versus a thinner marinara type of sauce.
  • Meanwhile cook your penne according to package directions and make Hemp Almond Parmesan.
  • Mix penne and sauce, then serve topped with roasted garlic and Hemp Almond Parmesan.