Pasta and Chickpeas Recipe

Who's in the mood for a warm and hearty recipe? This dish is my nephew's favorite, I haven't told him it has chickpeas in it, he would be grossed out. :D He is coming over this evening so I plan on making it while he and my husband face off on playstation 3.

Pasta and Chickpeas Recipe

19 ounce can of chickpeas, drained
1/4 c. olive oil
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 clove chopped garlic
1/2 tsp dried rosemary
1/2 tsp dried sage
1 can diced tomatoes
salt and pepper
2 cups beef broth (canned is fine)
1/2 pound penne or rigatoni pasta

fill a pot with water for the pasta and place over heat to bring to boil. While water is heating saute onion in olive oil in large skillet. When tender add the garlic, rosemary and sage. Add the tomatoes, chick peas and beef broth as soon as the garlic is lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. When the water for the pasta boils salt the water and add the pasta. Cook according to package directions and drain.

When the chickpea mixture has cooked for 10 minutes, place in a food processor and process until smooth. If it is too thick add pasta water to thin. Pour over cooked pasta and toss well. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.