Harissa Chickpea and Spinach Fusilli with Harissa Drizzle

Enjoy a flavorful fusion of chickpeas and fusilli in a spicy harissa sauce, complemented by fresh spinach and a harissa drizzle.

Ingredients

• 8 oz fusilli pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 15-oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons harissa paste
• 4 cups fresh spinach
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup harissa paste for drizzle

Instructions

1. Cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in chickpeas and harissa paste, cooking for 3-4 minutes to heat through.
5. Add the fresh spinach to the skillet, stirring until wilted, approximately 2 minutes.
6. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Combine cooked pasta with the chickpea mixture, tossing well to coat the pasta in the sauce.
8. Serve the pasta on plates, drizzling with additional harissa paste for extra flavor.

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