Creamy Mascarpone Pasta

1Cooking the Pasta (1 pound) Cook the pasta (1 pound) according to package instructions in salted water. Drain and set aside.

2Preparing the Sauce In a large skillet, heat the olive oil (1 tablespoon) over medium heat. Add the chopped onion (1 medium) and minced garlic (2 cloves), and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

3Adding Vegetables Add the cooked chickpeas (1 cup), broccoli florets (1 cup), and frozen peas (1 cup) to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.

4Creating the Creamy Sauce Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the mascarpone cheese (1 cup), grated cheese (½ cup), lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season with salt (1 teaspoon) and pepper to taste.

5Combining Pasta (1 pound) and Sauce Add the cooked pasta (1 pound) to the skillet and toss until well coated with the creamy sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend together.

6Serve and Enjoy! Serve the creamy mascarpone pasta (1 pound) hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley.