Cheesy chickpea pasta

In by Rachel Dreher

Cheesy chickpea pasta

Driver Health and Fitness
No meat & little prep required for this plant protein powered meal! Did you know the fiber in beans, including chickpeas and chickpea noodles, has been shown to lower A1C and LDL cholesterol? Beans are a great nutritional powerhouse to include in you diet!
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Resting time for steam releaes 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Servings 4
Calories 425 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Pour pasta and 2 cups of water into Instant pot. Then pour the marinara but don't stir!!
  • Close the lid, seal the vent, and if your pasta says cook for 5-7 minutes then cook on high for 2 minutes, if your pasta says cook for 7-9 minutes then cook on high for 3 minutes, if your pasta says cook for 9-11 minutes then cook on high for 4 minutes
  • Most instapots will take 8-10 minutes to come up to pressure then it will start the cooking
  • Release for 4 minutes, then you should be able to open the lid and stir, then stir in the spinach, seasoning, and mozzarella while keeping the pot on warm function to allow the rest of the water to absorb
  • If cooking in a pot on a stove top or electric burner, cook the pasta according to the directions, drain, then add the rest of the ingredients and simmer until warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 32gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 1459mgPotassium: 816mgFiber: 13gVitamin A: 9950IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 212mgIron: 9mg
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