1 ½cupschickpea pasta cavatappi noodles8 ounces (Note 3)
Optional Topping: chopped fresh parsley or shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
In a large Dutch oven or a large pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until it is no longer pink.
Finely dice the green pepper into even sizes and add to the ground beef. Cook until green peppers are soft, about 5-8 minutes. Stir often.
Next, add the beef broth, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, garlic salt, black pepper, bay leaf, chopped green onions, and chickpea pasta. Stir. Bring to a boil.
Add the chickpea noodles and gently boil for 8 minutes (based on package instructions) or until the noodles are tender. Stir often to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Top with optional chopped fresh parsley and shredded parmesan cheese.
Notes
Note 1: Use a 90/10 hamburger or swap in ground turkey.Note 2: Swap any color bell pepper if wanted.Note 3: Gluten free noodles work, too. We love to use Barilla rotini or elbows.