Ingredients

• 500 gm - pasta (preferably the round shaped ones to go with chick peas) .
• 1 tbsp - olive oil .
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped.
• 4 large tomatoes, chopped .
• 1 red chilli, chopped.
• 400 gm - chick peas, boiled and drained .
• Rind and juice of one lemon.
• Chopped fresh coriander leaves.
• Salt and pepper to taste.

How to Make Pasta with chickpeas

• Boil the pasta in water.
• Drain when cooked and run under cold water to avoid them from sticking to each other.
• Heat oil separately in a pan. Add garlic, chilli, tomatoes and cook over high heat for 4-5 minutes.
• Add chick peas and salt, and cook for another 2-3 mins.
• Add lemon juice and rind, continue to stir.
• Pour this sauce over the pasta, add coriander leaves and toss to mix well. Serve hot.