Rustic Chickpea Pasta Medley

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups dried ditalini pasta
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 medium sweet onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste