Shells with Spinach and Chick-Peas

This dish is hearty, substantial, and delicious—a well-balanced one-bowl meal. If you have chick-peas already cooked or are using canned peas, it can be ready in the length of time it takes to boil the pasta. If you’re using chick-peas that you’ve cooked yourself, be sure to use the broth for the liquid.

The purée made from dried tomatoes lends depth to the flavor of the dish, but if you haven’t any, use canned tomato paste in its place; fresh tomatoes are a little too sweet.