Puglia Pasta with Chickpeas, serves 6

• 1-pound fresh whole-wheat pasta (or 3/4-pound dried), preferably tagliatelle
• 2 cups dried chickpeas
• 1 large onion, peeled and diced
• 1 stalk

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