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Pasta Chickpea Salad

By: Anita Hughes

"This recipe was my grandmothers brought over from Italy many years ago. It was always one of my favorites. Thanks Norna. Chickpeas are also known as garbanzo beans or ceci beans."

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What to Drink?
	Sauvignon Blanc
	Negroni Cocktail I

Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
35 Min

Ready In:
14 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package rotelle pasta
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped oil-cured olives
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside to chill.
In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium low heat. Add the olives, oregano, parsley, scallions and chickpeas. Cook over low for about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
In a large bowl toss the pasta with the chickpea mixture. Ad the vinegar, grated cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Let sit in refrigerator overnight. When ready to serve taste for seasoning and add more vinegar, olive oil and salt and pepper if desired.