Black Eyed Peas and Pasta (Frijoles Caritas y Pasta) - Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 C cooked black-eyed peas
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 5 cups hot cooked pasta