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Vegan Creamy Chickpea Pasta with Spinach

Whip up a creamy, velvety chickpea pasta for your next weekday dinner! Made with linguine, pan-roasted chickpeas, garlic, and creamy coconut milk. This recipe is 100% dairy-free, vegan and, can be made gluten-free.

Linguine pasta with chickpeas, spinach, and coconut milk in a wok.
by Aly Michell Dated: March 30, 2022 Last Modified: August 28, 2023 8 Comments
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Pasta is starting to become a staple in our household (after rice of course) and we are loving it. It’s an affordable dish that takes just 30 minutes to make. I made this recipe with linguine pasta along with a handful of pantry-friendly items. 

Why You’ll Love This 

  • Only 13 ingredients are required for this recipe! Half of which comes from your kitchen pantry. 
  • This recipe is completely meat-free, vegan, dairy-free, eggless, and can be made gluten-free! 
  • Chickpea pasta is the perfect recipe for something quick, easy, delicious, and can feed a whole family for CHEAP! 

For more pasta recipes, check out our vegan Puerto Rican spaghetti, creamy rigatoni, spring spaghetti. 

Ingredients & Substitutions 

Ingredients for ingredients chickpea pasta.
  1. Linguine Pasta - This type of pasta is great for creamy dishes! However, feel free to switch it up and use what you like. Other types of pasta that go great with a creamy sauce include spaghetti or bucatini. 
  2. Olive Oil  
  3. Chickpeas - Canned or cooked from dried is fine. If using canned, be sure to drain and rinse the chickpeas.  You'll also find chickpeas under the name of "garbanzo beans" - same thing.
  4. Red Onion - Shallots, yellow, and white onions may also be used in replacement of red onions. 
  5. Garlic - We’re going for a small handful of garlic cloves for this recipe. If you’re not into garlic, omit it. If you’re a garlic lover (so are we), feel free to add more. 
  6. Coconut Milk - This will be used as our dairy-free base for the cream sauce. The flavor in full-fat coconut milk is mild and will mellow out further in combination with the other ingredients in this recipe. 
  7. Baby Spinach - Mature/regular spinach will work too. 
  8. Nutritional Yeast -  This will add some umami “cheesy” flavor to the pasta. However, feel free to omit this nutritional yeast. 
  9. Dried Parsley 
  10. Pasta Water - will add thickness, creaminess, and flavor to your cooked pasta! 

What Sides Go Well With Creamy Pasta 

Creamy and rich pasta dishes are well-paired with a fresh and vibrant side like a small green salad. Other sides to consider include roasted or sautéed vegetables (green beans, asparagus, zucchini).

For heavier sides, garlic bread, crusty bread, or even bruschetta are great additions. 

Recipe FAQs

Can You Eat Chickpeas With Pasta 

We’re doing that very exact thing! So, why not! Chickpeas add plant-based protein, fiber, and texture to the pasta. Canned chickpeas are also a quick and easy addition to any pasta. 

How To Thicken Coconut Milk Sauce

To thicken coconut milk for a pasta sauce, you can use a thickening agent, like all-purpose flour or cornstarch. Then, mix with a liquid. 

In this case, we used cornstarch and whisked it into the coconut milk mixture, directly into the skillet. 

How To Make This Recipe Gluten-Free 

To make this chickpea pasta recipe gluten-free, go for gluten-free pasta! There are many types out there in grocery stores. You can even find pasta made from chickpeas. 

More Recipes with Chickpeas: 

  • Chickpea Salad Sandwich 
  • Air Fryer Cinnamon-Spiced Chickpeas 

How To Store 

Creamy chickpea pasta can be stored (and salvaged) for leftovers! Store the pasta in an airtight container or reusable silicone bag for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator. 

To reheat: Creamy or saucy pasta is best eaten right away, but it can be used for the following day. To reheat over stovetop, heat the past over low heat with a touch of water or coconut milk, until warm all the way through.

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Creamy chickpea pasta garnished with parsley.
Linguine pasta with chickpeas, spinach, and coconut milk in a wok.

Vegan Creamy Chickpea Pasta with Spinach

Aly Michell
Whip up a creamy, velvety chickpea pasta for your next weekday dinner! Made with linguine, pan-roasted chickpeas, garlic, and creamy coconut milk. This recipe is 100% dairy-free, vegan, and can be made gluten-free.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Main Course, Sides
Cuisine American, Dairy-Free, Italian, Vegan
Servings 8 servings
Calories 436 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Salt
  • 16 ounces linguine
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 14 ounces cannned chickpeas drained, rinsed, pat-dried
  • Black pepper
  • ½ red onion chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves crushed
  • 6 ounces baby spinach
  • 14 ounces full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
  • 4 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon dried pasley plus more to garnish
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once at a boil, add the linguine pasta. Cook according to the pasta’s packaging - until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water, and set aside. 
  • In a large non-stick skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high. Add the chickpeas and season with salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes. Remove chickpeas from the skillet and set them aside. 
  • In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Then, add the crushed garlic. Cook for 30 seconds, or until garlic is fragrant. Add the spinach and cook down until wilted. 
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and add the coconut milk, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, parsley, and some salt. Stir and simmer for about 3-5 minutes until thick and creamy. 
  • Add the cooked linguine pasta to the skillet and add ½ cup of the reserved pasta water. Stir until well-combined. Then, toss in the cooked chickpeas. 
  • Serve and garnish with additional dried parsley.

Notes

  1. This recipe was inspired and adapted by NYT’s Cooking’s Creamy Chickpea Pasta with Spinach and Rosemary. We’re taking our own twist on the dish and making it dairy-free, vegan-approved, with pantry-friendly ingredients.  
  2. I recommend using a non-stick wok for this recipe. It can handle larger volumes of food than a regular skillet. A wok also reduces spillage, due to its depth. 
  3. If you don’t have linguine on hand, other kinds of pasta that work well in cream-based dishes include spaghetti or fettuccine. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1-servingCalories: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 14gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 31mgPotassium: 521mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2009IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 4mg
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  1. Olivia C

    January 05, 2024 at 4:55 pm

    Yummy! I love this pasta, but I only ended up using half of the 16oz box of pasta. Make sure to use 5 large size cloves of garlic to really get the flavor through. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Aly Michell

      January 10, 2024 at 12:41 pm

      Hi Olivia! Glad you loved this pasta dish! Sounds like you're a garlic lover just like me! Definitely think more garlic is always a great solution to any dish!

      Reply
  2. Desiree Wenn

    April 13, 2023 at 12:06 pm

    I'm planning to make this dish for my family of 5. Which ingredient quantity is best suited to fill our bellies with a little extra? I see 1,2, and 3.

    Reply
    • Aly Michell

      April 13, 2023 at 12:10 pm

      This recipe as-is serves 8. It should be enough to feed a family of 5. The 2x is to double up the recipe for 16 servings. Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Aaliyah

    March 31, 2023 at 3:30 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! I omitted the nutritional yeast and coconut milk but used chickpea linguine and roasted the chickpeas. Definitely adding this dish to my diet!

    Reply
    • Aly Michell

      April 01, 2023 at 3:03 pm

      Awesome! Thank you for trying out something new. Glad you loved the creamy chickpea pasta!

      Reply
  4. Marissa Mittal

    January 17, 2023 at 7:21 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe was exactly what I was looking for, a delicious creamy pasta with no dairy. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Aly Michell

      January 24, 2023 at 8:51 pm

      Glad you loved the recipe! If you're looking for more creamy, plant-based dishes, I definitely recommend checking out our Creamy Vegan Macaroni Salad, Creamy Chickpea Salad Sandwich, and Creamy Rigatoni with Sofrito Avocado Sauce.

      Reply
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