Hoppin' John Pasta

By Tonya_Speed

Note: Hoppin' John is traditionally served on New Year's Day in the southern part of the United States. Here's a fun recipe that is a variation on that theme.

Per Serving: 358 Calories; 4g Fat (9.6% calories from fat); 12g Protein; 70g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 181mg Sodium. Exchanges: 4 Grain(Starch); 2 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

Ingredients

• 1 pound Bow Ties, Wagon Wheels, or other medium pasta shape -- uncooked
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion -- chopped
• 3 cloves garlic -- chopped
• 1 green bell pepper -- seeded and chopped
• 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 1 16-ounce can black-eyed peas -- rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• Salt and black pepper -- to taste

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from savingdinner.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In large sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat. Saute the onion, garlic and pepper until softened, about three minutes. Add tomatoes. Simmer 10 minutes partially covered. Stir occasionally. Add the black-eyed peas, vinegar and cilantro. Cover and simmer an additional 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Toss gently with cooked pasta and serve immediately.

SERVING SUGGESTION: Serve any type of sauteed greens with this (according to tradition, greens bring prosperity when served on New Year's) or just skip the cooking and make a spinach salad.