Pasta With Pecans And Spinach Recipe

•     This is a good vegetarian meal, it is sweet and has a nutty flavor.
• 12 ounce gemelli pasta (short twisted strands)
• 1 x (15 oz) can chick peas, liquid removed and rinsed
• 1/2 c. pecans
• 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp dry thyme
• 1/2 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 1/4 c. orange juice
• 1 x (7 oz) bag baby spinach
• 1 c. red grapes

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