Creamy Pasta with Roasted Chickpeas and Wilted Spinach - ioanacooks

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium red onion, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup single (light) cream
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 (14 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 3 cups fresh baby spinach
• 10 oz pasta, such as penne or fusilli
• Freshly grated parmesan cheese, for serving