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Pasta Hoppin’ John

Pasta Hoppin’ John

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
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Servings

6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Bow Ties Wagon Wheels or other medium pasta shape, uncooked
  • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and chopped or 1/2 tsp. dried jalapeño flakes
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1 28- oz. can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 10- oz. package frozen black-eyed peas prepared according to directions, or 1 16-oz. can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 Tbsp. cider vinegar
  • 3 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro or 1 tbsp. dried cilantro
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preparation

  • 1 Cook pasta according to package directions; drain2 In large saute pan, heat oil over medium heat.3 Saute the onion, jalapeño, garlic and pepper until softened, about three minutes. 4 Add tomatoes. Simmer 10 minutes partially covered. 5 Stir occasionally. Add the black-eyed peas, vinegar and cilantro6 Cover and simmmer an additional 10 minutes. 7 Season with salt and black pepper.8 Toss gently with cooked pasta and serve immediately.
  • Source: National Pasta Association