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Mediterranean Tomato & Chickpea Pasta with Camembert
A simple and delicious one-pan pasta dish combining Italian, Spanish, and Greek flavors. Tender pasta is tossed with a quick tomato sauce, hearty chickpeas, and creamy melted camembert cheese, finished with briny olives and pickles for a Mediterranean twist.
25 min
Easy
4 servings
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Taste Profile
Sweet3/10
Salty7/10
Sour5/10
Umami6/10
Spicy1/10
🥄 Texture
Tender pasta (ideally al dente) coated in a creamy, slightly runny camembert sauce creates a smooth base. Chickpeas provide a firm, slightly grainy bite while olives are soft and the chopped pickles add occasional crunchy, acidic pops, producing a creamy-and-chunky contrast.
👃 Aroma
Warm garlic and olive oil with bright, stewed tomato notes form the primary aroma, backed by savory, lactic notes from melted camembert. Briny olive and sharp pickle scents add a tangy, saline edge that lifts the overall fragrance.
🍷 Pairs Well With
Chilled dry white wine (e.g., Sauvignon Blanc or Vermentino) pairs well; alternatively a light-bodied Pinot Noir or sparkling water with lemon for a non-alcoholic option.
🥗 Side Dishes
A simple arugula or mixed-green salad with lemon vinaigrette, crusty bread or grilled pita for mopping up sauce, and a platter of roasted Mediterranean vegetables or a light Greek salad.
Ingredients(10 items)
- 1400 grams pasta
- 23 large tomatoes (diced)
- 31 can (400g) chickpeas (drained)
- 4150 grams camembert cheese
- 51 cup olives (pitted and halved)
- 63 tablespoons olive oil
- 72 cloves garlic (minced)
- 81 teaspoon salt
- 91/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 101/2 cup pickles (chopped)
Nutrition Information(per serving)
520
Calories
18g
Protein
72g
Carbs
18g
Fat
Instructions
- 1
Boil water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- 2
Heat olive oil in the same pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add diced tomatoes, chickpeas, olives, and pickles to the pot. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Add the cooked pasta back to the pot and mix everything together. Cut camembert into small pieces and scatter over the top. Stir gently until the cheese melts (about 2 minutes). If the mixture seems dry, add some reserved pasta water.
- 5
Serve hot in bowls and enjoy your Mediterranean fusion pasta!
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