Base Ingredients

• 9 ounces whole grain fusilli pasta (or pasta of your choice)
• 1 cup finely diced yellow onion
• 2 Tbsp minced garlic
• ½ cup low-sodium vegetable broth
• ½ cup water (or broth)
• 1 (14-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
• ¼ cup + 1 Tbsp barbecue sauce
• 3 Tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 ¾ cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed

Seasoning Blend

• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 2 Tbsp dried minced onion flakes
• ½ tsp sea salt, or to taste
• Pinch black pepper
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Optional Toppings

• Nutritional yeast
• Freshly chopped parsley