INGREDIENTS
3 Tbs. plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 carrots, finely diced
1 large yellow onion, finely diced
1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1/3 cup diced tomato
1 1/4 cups dried chickpeas, soaked in water overnight, drained and rinsed
6 cups water
2 fresh thyme sprigs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 fresh rosemary sprigs, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths
Kosher salt, to taste
1/2 lb. tubetti pasta, cooked until al dente and drained
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for serving