BLACK-EYED PEAS AND PASTA

Black-Eyed Peas and Pasta image

Provided by BamaBelle30

Time 16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces medium size pasta shells
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes with green pepper and onions, drained
1 (16 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup pre-crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon (8 slices)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add salt, if using, and stir in the pasta shells. Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook the shells, uncovered, until al dente, 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, place the tomatoes, black-eyed peas, olive oil, garlic, and cayenne in a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.
Drain the pasta shells well in a colander. Transfer the shells to the mixing bowl and stir to combine well. Serve topped with the feta cheese, bacon, and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.7, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 559.1, Carbohydrate 79.5, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 10.3, Protein 17.5