Black-Eyed Peas ‘n’ Pasta

  Dinner

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.

Black-Eyed Peas ‘n’ Pasta

Average Rating: 4.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/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

Instructions

  • 1. 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.
  • 2. Meanwhile, in a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions.
  • 3. 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.

Nutrition Facts

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

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