quick pasta recipes
 

Pasta with Marinated Chickpeas and Corn

adapted from Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven

Real Mom Prep Time:   7 + 9 minutes

     

In the morning:

   
           
1can(12oz)   1can(341mL)

chickpeas, rinsed and drained

  Combine in a large bowl.

1can(12oz)

  1can(341mL)

corn, rinsed and drained

   

1/4 cup

  50 mL

balsamic vinegar

   

3 Tbsp

  45 mL

olive oil

   
2   2

cloves garlic, crushed

   

1/2 tsp

  2 mL

dried thyme

   

1/2 tsp

  2 mL

dried oregano

   

1/2 lb

  250 g

mozzarella cheese, cut

   

 

   

into small cubes

   
     

 

   

 

   

 

  Stir well.

 

   

 

  Cover tightly.

 

   

 

  Let stand at room

 

   

 

  temperature.

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

At suppertime:

   
           

3/4 lb

  375 g

medium sized pasta shells

  Cook and drain.

 

   

 

  Add to bowl.
          Toss well.
           
1/4 cup   50 mL

grated Parmesan cheese

  Add to bowl.
          Toss well.