Step 1: Add orecchiette to pot of boiling, salted water and cook until al dente (about 12 minutes.)
Step 2: While that is boiling, cook garlic and chickpeas in olive oil over high heat.
Step 3: Stir until the chickpeas begin to pop. Add sage, broth and pepper.
Step 4: Continue to cook over high heat until the broth reduces a bit and becomes syrupy (about 5 minutes.)
Step 5: Drain pasta well.
Step 6: Put butter in a large warm bowl and add pasta.
Step 7: Toss.
Step 8: Add chickpeas and broth to bowl and stir well.
Step 9: Add 1/2 cup cheese and salt to taste.
Step 10: Mix gently.
Step 11: Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil, if desired, and dust with extra cheese.
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