Spicy Shells with Chickpeas

Name: Spicy Shells with Chickpeas
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 12 oz. shaped pasta; 4 oz. pancetta or thick-cut bacon; 1/2 tsp. hot red pepper flakes; 2 can chickpeas; 1 jar marinara sauce; 2 tsp. grated lemon zest; 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

By Barbara ChernetzPublished: Dec 3, 2012

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Cal/Serv:

641

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Quick and easy pasta dinners are a lifesaver, but they don't have to be generic. Red pepper flakes kick up canned marinara sauce and pancetta adds its usual savory touch for some perfection, pronto.

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Directions

1. Step 1In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add pancetta and pepper flakes and cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until pancetta is lightly browned. Add chickpeas; cook 1 minute. Add marinara sauce and 1 teaspoon kosher salt and cook until heated through. Stir in lemon zest and juice.
3. Step 3Drain pasta, then add to skillet and toss to coat with sauce. Sprinkle with grated cheese.