Orecchiette Con Ceci

Orecchiette Con Ceci

Published on February 17, 2026 | In By
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    • Yield
    • 23
    • 2-3

Hearty yet bright, this Orecchiette with Roasted Chickpeas and Kale balances crisp, smoky chickpeas with tender pasta and savory greens. Sweet sautéed onion and garlic are layered with briny capers, butter, and a squeeze of fresh lemon for a silky, flavorful sauce. Finished with grated Parmigiano Reggiano, it’s a satisfying vegetarian dish with bold texture and vibrant Mediterranean character.

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Ingredients

  • Cervasi Orecchiette pasta
  • 1 ½ c. chickpeas
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bunch kale, roughly chopped
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 Tbsp. capers
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • ¼ c. grated Parmigiano Reggiano

Instructions

  1. Roast the Chickpeas. Preheat oven to 450°F. Drain, rinse and pat chickpeas dry with paper towels. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on sheet pan and roast for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown. Remove from oven and toss with smoked paprika.
  2. Boil Pasta. Bring salted water to boil and add pasta, cooking until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water. Drain and set aside.
  3. Cook the Veggies. While pasta cooks, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add onion and garlic then season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add kale and ¼ cup water and season with salt and pepper. Cook until kale has wilted and liquid has cooked off.
  4. Make the Sauce. Add cooked pasta, capers, butter, juice of ½ lemon and ¼ cup pasta water to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently until thoroughly combined. (Add more pasta water if dish is too dry.) Remove from heat and add roasted chickpeas. Stir until well combined.
  5. Plate and Serve. Garnish with grated Parmigiano Reggiano and serve with a lemon wedge
  • Servings : 2-3
  • Ready in : 40 Minutes
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