Black-Eyed Peas ‘n’ Pasta

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Recipe by Marie Malsch, Bridgman, Michigan

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jan. 08, 2024

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

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Black-Eyed Peas ‘n’ Pasta

Yield:6 servings
Prep:5 min
Cook:25 min

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
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Directions

  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.