Pasta e Ceci

1: Finely dice your carrot, celery and onion. Finely slice or mince your garlic.

2: Heat the olive oil and gently cook the vegetables with the garlic & herbs. Cook for 10-15 minutes until soft.

3: Add the chickpeas but save about 1/4.

4: Cover with water or broth. Bring to the boil and simmer gently for 25 minutes.

5: Remove the herbs and blend the mixture. Return it back to the pan.

6: Add the remaining chickpeas and pasta. Season with salt & pepper.

7: Cook for about 10-15 minutes stirring frequently so the pasta does not stick.

8: Once the pasta is cooked check one more time for seasoning.

9: Then serve with more olive oil, black pepper and chilli flakes.

10: Traditionally some parmesan or pecorino cheese is used as garnish too.

11: Enjoy!