Black-eyed Peas And Pasta

Total Time: 16 mins Preparation Time: 8 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 meanwhile, place the tomatoes, black-eyed peas, olive oil, garlic, and cayenne in a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.
• 3 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.