Lunch: Rigatoni with Pesto and Chickpeas

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Rigatoni with Pesto and Chickpeas

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

12 oz. rigatoni
1 can chickpeas
3/4 c. prepared basil pesto (from a tub; see Note)
Top with: diced tomatoes and Italian parsley, cut in narrow strips

Instructions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook as package directs.
Meanwhile, process 3 ⁄4 cup chickpeas and the pesto in a food processor until smooth, scraping down sides as needed. Slowly pour 1 ⁄2 cup pasta cooking water through feed tube; process until creamy.
Set a colander in kitchen sink; put the remaining chickpeas in the colander and drain the pasta. Return pasta and chickpeas to pot. Add pesto mixture and toss to mix and coat. Serve immediately, topping with tomatoes and parsley.

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