Ingredients:
8 oz ziti or penne pasta (whole wheat is best)
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained
1 small squash or zucchini (or 1/2 of each)
4 tbsp kalamata (or your favorite type) olives, chopped
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic & oregano (or similar seasonings)
1 cup tomato puree
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. In a large pan, combine chickpeas, squash, olives, tomatoes & their juices, tomato puree, tomato paste, garlic, and olive oil. Simmer until warm (5 minutes-ish)
3. Add cooked ziti and toss.
4. (Optional) Top with some Italian breadcrumbs and/or nutritional yeast flakes (for a bit of a cheesy flavor).
