Serves 6.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 cups bow tie pasta
  • 1 cup blanched green peas
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Combine bell pepper, broth, oregano, salt, and pepper in 2 quart saucepan. Cover. Cook over medium low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is tender.
  2. Stir in tomato paste, vinegar, and honey; remove from heat. Puree mixture in a blender or food processor.
  3. Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package. Drain.
  4. Mix together pasta, red pepper sauce, peas, and parsley.