Who doesn’t like a big bowl of rich, creamy, Smokey pasta? Carbonara is a well-known, everybody’s favourite, a magical comfort food which can turn around any bad day. With this quirky Vegan Carbonara recipe you can enjoy a simple, plant-based version with some added nutrients from the smoky baked chickpeas.
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Mr Organic Vegan Carbonara-Style Spaghetti with Smoky Baked Chickpeas
Course: MainCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Medium4
servings10
minutes25
minutesIngredients
250g of Mr Organic Spaghetti
3 tbsp chickpea flour (gram flour)
a pinch of kala namak (black salt)
100ml dairy-free cream
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 turmeric powder
A little water
1 tbsp of Mr Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
A handful of fresh parsley chopped
- For the smoky chickpeas
1 tin of Mr Organic Chickpeas
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp liquid smoke
1 tbsp of Mr Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Directions
- Prepare the pasta according to the package instructions.
- Drain your chickpeas and add in a medium size bowl, toss them in the remainder of the chickpea ingredients. Add them to a lined baking tray and bake them at 180C for 20-25 minutes or until crunchy.
- In the meantime, mix the Carbonara style sauce by combining chickpea flour, black salt, black pepper and turmeric powder in a small bowl. Carefully add in the dairy-free cream and stir, then pour in a little water until you get a smooth, slightly runny paste.
- Drain your pasta and add them to a pan with a little olive oil over medium heat, pour your chickpea sauce over the top and stir until combined and the sauce thickens.
- Sprinkle your smoky chickpeas and fresh parsley on the top and you are ready to go!