Tagliatelle Nests in Chickpea Pasta Sauce

For those moments when cooking isn’t your forte but you want to create something special and heart-healthy, especially on Valentine’s Day, head to Homegoods or your favorite grocery or specialty food store for some inspiration. You can also explore more heart-healthy recipes on my blog and in my feature in Best Self Atlanta Magazine at https://bestselfatlanta.com/eating-for-a-healthy-heart/.

Ingredients:

– 1 pack of Tagliatelle Nest Pasta

– 1 bottle of high-quality Marinara Sauce with herbs

– 1 bottle of Roasted Red and Yellow Italian Style Peppers

– 1 small jar of Kalamata Olives (you’ll need 1/2 cup)

– 1 can of Organic Chickpeas, rinsed and drained

– 1 tablespoon of olive oil

– 2 garlic cloves, minced

– Sea salt and cracked black pepper, to taste

– A large pot of water

Instructions:

1. Start by boiling water in a large pot. Once boiling, gently add the tagliatelle nests and cook according to the package instructions. After cooking, drain the pasta using a pasta drainer and set it aside.

2. In a deep, large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Cook for about a minute.

3. Add the drained chickpeas and a pinch of salt. Stir and cook for approximately 2 minutes.

4. Cut the Roasted Red and Yellow Italian Style Peppers into small pieces and add them to the chickpeas. Stir and cook for another minute or two.

5. Incorporate the marinara sauce and 1/2 cup of olives into the mixture.

6. Reduce the heat and let it simmer, then add the tagliatelle nests into the sauce. Cover with a lid and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

7. Finish by garnishing with fresh parsley or basil. Drizzle some high-quality extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with vegan parmesan or vegetarian BelGioioso parmesan cheese.

Serve this delicious dish with some warm crusty bread and a bottle of red wine for a delightful and heart-healthy meal. Your loved ones and your heart will thank you.

This article is quick, just like this dish. WHEN COOKING IS NOT YOUR THING, but you want to still make it something special and keep it heart healthy on Valentine’s Day and everyday. Go to Homegoods food section and get some inspiration. For more heart healthy recipes check out the blog and my feature in Best Self Atlanta Magazine, https://bestselfatlanta.com/eating-for-a-healthy-heart/