Spicy Shells with Chickpeas

8 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. shaped pasta
  • 4 oz. pancetta or thick-cut bacon
  • 1/2 tsp. hot red pepper flakes
  • 2 can chickpeas
  • 1 jar marinara sauce
  • 2 tsp. grated lemon zest
  • 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat.
  3. 3
    Add pancetta and pepper flakes and cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until pancetta is lightly browned.
  4. 4
    Add chickpeas; cook 1 minute.
  5. 5
    Add marinara sauce and 1 teaspoon kosher salt and cook until heated through.
  6. 6
    Stir in lemon zest and juice.
  7. 7
    Drain pasta, then add to skillet and toss to coat with sauce.
  8. 8
    Sprinkle with grated cheese.

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