Black-Eyed Peas ‘n’ Pasta

Name: Black-Eyed Peas 'n' Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup chopped green pepper; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 8 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta (about 3 cups); 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained; 1 to 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Tradition has it that if you eat black-eyed peas on New Year's Day, you'll enjoy prosperity all year through—but I serve this tasty combination of pasta, peas and tangy tomatoes anytime. —Marie Malsch, Bridgman, Michigan

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
8 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta (about 3 cups)
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 to 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute green pepper, onion, jalapeno and garlic until onion is tender. Add tomatoes; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions.
Add remaining ingredients to tomato mixture; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Drain pasta; return to pot. Stir in black-eyed pea mixture.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 266 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 731mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 6g fiber), 11g protein.

Originally published as Black-Eyed Peas 'N' Pasta in Light & Tasty October/November 2003

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Litz71

Nov 17, 2012

Tried it tonight for the first time. I didnt use the jalapeno pepper, I used a can of chopped green chillies instead. It made the dish spicy, but we all liked it. I think next time I will try without the chillies though and see how it tastes. :) We all had seconds.