This dish gets its name from the sound created when the vegetables and pasta sizzle in the pan. The Thunder & Lightning Pasta makes a great vegetarian dish — it’s filling and the chickpeas provide protein. Just increase the portion size by doubling the recipe.
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4 servings
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Ingredients
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Instructions
Cook orecchiette in a pot of boiling salted water according to package directions; drain.
Heat oil in a large sauté pan over high. Add chickpeas and squash; cook until squash is tender, 5 minutes. Stir in orecchiette, broth, reserved pesto, garlic, and zest; cook to heat through, 3–4minutes.
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Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per serving
Calories: 268
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g 13%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 298mg 12%
% Daily Value*
Carbs 39g 13%
Fiber 5g 20%
Protein 9g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
