Heat pan on medium, add olive oil, onion, and garlic. Cook 3 minutes (or until onion is translucent), stirring frequently. Add chickpeas, tomato paste, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes, and cook for 1 minute more.
Add broth, pasta and frozen veggies. Bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir. If you like, you can sprinkle fresh chives atop and serve.
Notes
Serve pasta on plate or in bowl, with fresh chives sprinkled atop.