Pasta E Ceci Eating With The Sopranos

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We love pancetta and pasta, so when i see a recipe with some of my favorite ingredients, i jump. This is a great and easy dish from cooking with the soprano's.""

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Steps

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In large pot , cook pancetta in oil over medium heat until lightly browned , about 10 minutes.

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Add garlic and crushed red pepper and cook until garlic is golden.

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Add chickpeas , tomatoes and parsley , bring to a simmer , and cook 15 minutes.

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Crush some of the chickpeas with the back of a spoon.

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Add 4 cups water to pot and bring to a simmer.

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Add pasta and salt to taste.

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Cook , stirring frequently , until pasta is al dente , tender yet still firm to the bite.

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Add more water if necessary to prevent pasta from sticking to bottom of pot.

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The consistency should be just loose enough to require eating with a spoon.

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Let cool slightly before serving.

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Serve with coarsely ground black pepper.

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Ingredients

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pancetta, olive oil, garlic cloves, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, canned tomatoes, chickpeas, fresh flat-leaf parsley, spaghetti, fresh coarse ground black pepper