Indulge in a healthy and flavorful pasta salad featuring fresh ingredients like broccoli, peas, basil, and red onion. This protein-packed option is perfect for meal prep.
Prepare Broccoli: Cut off the stem and chop it into small pieces. Separate the broccoli florets.
Sauté the chopped garlic, red onions, broccoli pieces, and green peas in a pan over medium heat.
Continue sautéing for 3-5 minutes until the red onions turn translucent.
Blend: Add the sautéed vegetables to a blender. Add the basil, salt, and peppet. Adjust the texture by adding water gradually until the mixture is creamy and reaches your desired consistency.Reserve Broccoli: Set aside some broccoli florets for garnish.
Cook Pasta: Boil chickpea pasta according to package directions.Note that gluten-free pasta like chickpea and lentil pasta may have shorter cooking times.
Reserve Pasta Water: Before straining, reserve about 1 and ½ cups of the starchy pasta water.
Strain and Mix: Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Mix in the creamy vegetable sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to adjust consistency.
Serve: Plate the pasta in bowls. Top with halved grape tomatoes and the reserved broccoli florets.