Apulian-Style Pasta with Chickpeas

In the past, it was quite common for pasta dough to be fried. This method has largely been lost in modern Italian cuisine, but ciceri e tria remains as a testament to this forgotten tradition. A portion of the homemade pasta is fried until crispy and then served atop the finished dish for extraordinary texture. What really makes this unusual dish stand out, though, is the incredible flavor of the simple sauce.