Ingredients for - Pasta Chickpea Salad

1. Rotelle pasta 1 (16 ounce) package
2. Extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons
3. Chopped oil-cured olives ½ cup
4. Minced fresh oregano 2 tablespoons
5. Chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons
6. Green onions, chopped 1 bunch
7. Garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed 1 (15 ounce) can
8. Red wine vinegar ¼ cup
9. Grated Parmesan cheese ½ cup
10. Salt and pepper to taste ½ cup

How to cook deliciously - Pasta Chickpea Salad

1 . Stage

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook until al dente, 9 to 12 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside to cool.

2 . Stage

As the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add olives, oregano, parsley, green onions, and chickpeas. Reduce heat to low; cook for about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool, 10 to 15 minutes.

3 . Stage

Transfer chickpea mixture to a large bowl; add pasta and toss. Stir in vinegar, grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.

4 . Stage

When ready to serve, taste for seasoning and add more vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper if desired.