When I started to make this recipe, I thought it was going to be a real clunker. Even up to the point of serving it, I thought oh no this is not going to be blog-worthy. But it is definitely a nice quick weeknight meal. It had gotten good reviews on Food52, and that was what prompted me to give it a try. Pretty Plain of a Looker Pasta a Ceci (Adapted from Food52 ) 15 oz can chickpeas 1-2 c chicken stock* 1 bay leaf 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 sprig fresh Rosemary dried chili (optional) 28 oz can whole tomatoes 1 lb small short pasta Parsley, chopped (optional) Olive Oil Salt/Pepper Parmesan Cheese Puree about 1/3 c of chickpeas in mini food processor. Add a little bit of the stock to loosen it up. Set aside. Add bay leaf, garlic, and 1T olive oil to dutch oven. Saute until garlic is fragrant. Add Rosemary (chili if using) and tomatoes. Break tomatoes up with the side of a spoon. Add chickpea puree and remaining whole chickpeas. Add about 1 cup of the stock and pasta...