Ceci E Pasta

Ingredients

• 16 ounces medium pasta shells
• 1 cup yellow onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (or more to taste)