John's Hot-and-Hoppin' Cavatappi
John's Hot-and-Hoppin' Cavatappi might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 430 calories, 17g of protein, and 14g of fat. This recipe serves 4. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up pepper sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, green onions, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet.
Instructions
Combine first 4 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until tender.
Add tomatoes and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper sauce; simmer 5 minutes or until tomatoes are tender.
Drain black-eyed pea mixture in a colander over a bowl, reserving 2 tablespoons cooking liquid. Discard bay leaves.
Combine black-eyed pea mixture, pasta, onions, parsley, and prosciutto in a large bowl.
Combine reserved cooking liquid, 1/4 cup pepper sauce, and remaining ingredients in a small bowl, and stir well with a whisk.
Pour chile mixture over pasta mixture, and toss well.
Serve warm or at room temperature.