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Balsamic Rosemary Family Table Chickpea Pasta Primavera with Parmesan Broccoli, an original WorkLife Meal Plan recipe

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Balsamic Rosemary Family Table Chickpea Pasta Primavera with Parmesan Broccoli

Deep balsamic flavor with woodsy rosemary. This recipe coats protein-rich chickpea pasta and colorful vegetables in a silky pantry sauce, balanced for familiar flavor and easy family-style serving, with a familiar vegetable boost. It is designed for dependable prep, familiar groceries, and a calm family dinner.

Plant-forwardHigh fiber30 minutesFamily favoriteKid-friendly
Prep13 min
Cook18 min
Serves4
Total31 min
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What you’ll need

Ingredients

  • 12 oz chickpea pasta
  • 1 zucchini, cut into half-moons
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 2 cups small broccoli florets
  • 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
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Make it happen

Directions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until just al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.

  2. 2

    Warm olive oil in a large skillet. Cook zucchini and bell pepper for 5 minutes, then add tomatoes.

  3. 3

    Stir in 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar and 1 tsp dried rosemary and reserved pasta water. Simmer for 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add pasta and spinach, toss until glossy and wilted, then add a teaspoon of balsamic vinegar and black pepper and serve immediately.

  5. 5

    Cook the broccoli until crisp-tender and toss with Parmesan before folding it into the meal.

Estimated per serving

Nutrition at a glance

Estimates are provided for planning and are not medical advice.

565calories22gprotein13gfiber