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    Published: Jan 8, 2015 · Modified: Mar 24, 2016 by Bridget · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

    Garbanzo Bean Sauce

    Garbanzo bean sauce is one of my favorite dishes taught to us by Lorenzo of Le Tre Poiane.

    Oh my! This garbanzo bean pasta sauce is so good. Perfect vegan/vegetarian option! I freeze extra in ziplocks so I can have it anytime! | The Recipe Wench

    The flavors are simple -- rosemary and garlic.  This sauce really hits the spot on a cold winter evening, but it's light enough to be enjoyed in warmer weather too.

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    I started with dried garbanzo beans as Lorenzo taught us.  In a pinch canned garbanzos could be substituted.  In that case, I recommend the low-salt variety so that you can better control the seasonings.

    To go along with this sauce, we used handmade pasta called "sagne" during our lesson with Lorenzo.  The sagne remind me of hearty, short linguine.

    I've used several types of pasta when I've prepared this sauce at home.  The pasta in the photos is "bucatini," a nice, hearty pasta with a teeny hole down the center -- like a straw.

    I've also used linguine broken up into 2-inch pieces to simulate "sagne."

    But whatever you do, don't forget the parmesan (or vegan substitute)!

    Oh my! This garbanzo bean pasta sauce is so good. Perfect vegan/vegetarian option! I freeze extra in ziplocks so I can have it anytime! | The Recipe Wench

    If I wanted to spend more time, I'd go ahead and make sagne, but really any pasta shape is perfectly acceptable and delicious!

    ENJOY! - The Recipe Wench

     

    Pasta with Garbanzo Beans

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    Pasta with Garbanzo Beans
    Serves 8
    Prep time 15 minutes
    Cook time 1 hour
    Total time 1 hour, 15 minutes
    Meal type Main Dish
    By author Lorenzo of Le Tre Poiane
    This pasta sauce of garbanzo beans is a simple and tasty option for "Meatless Mondays." It can easily fit into a vegetarian lifestyle or even vegan lifestyle if served over vegan-friendly pasta. Enjoy!

    Ingredients

    • 1 Lbs. Dried garbanzo beans (Alternatively, you could use canned garbanzos. In that case, I recommend a low-salt variety so you can maintain more control over the seasoning.)
    • 1 Cup Olive Oil
    • 2 Springs Fresh rosemary
    • 4 Cloves Garlic (smashed)
    • 4-5 Cups Vegetable Broth
    • Kosher Salt to taste (approx. 1 Tablespoon)
    • Black Pepper to taste
    • 1 Lbs. Pasta of your choice (If using linguine or spaghetti, break into 2-inch pieces. Use egg-free pasta to keep this vegan.)

    Note

    When using dried beans, this garbanzo bean sauce is going to take a little advance preparation.
    I usually soak the beans in water overnight.

    If you opt for canned garbanzo beans, I recommend choosing the low-salt variety so that you can better control the seasonings.

    This sauce is a super simple and tasty option for "Meatless Mondays," and can easily fit into a vegetarian lifestyle or even vegan lifestyle if served over vegan-friendly pasta.

    Enjoy! - The Recipe Wench

    Directions

    Step 1
    Cover dried garbanzo beans in water and soak overnight.
    Step 2
    In large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
    Add rosemary and garlic.
    Reduce heat to low and continue cooking for approximately 10 minutes to allow flavors to infuse oil.
    Step 3
    Drain garbanzo beans and add to oil.
    Add vegetable broth to cover beans and bring to a boil.
    Reduce heat, cover partially, and allow to simmer until beans are tender (this may take an hour or more). If needed, add additional broth to ensure beans are covered throughout cooking.
    Step 4
    Once beans are tender, remove one-half of the beans to a blender or food processor and puree. Return pureed beans to the pot.
    Add salt and pepper to taste.
    Step 5
    The sauce should have a "soupy" consistency.
    Add a bit more broth (or water from cooking the pasta) if needed to thin the sauce out.

    Oh my! This garbanzo bean pasta sauce is so good. Perfect vegan/vegetarian option! I freeze extra in ziplocks so I can have it anytime! | The Recipe Wench

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