Tex-Mex Pasta With Tomatoes and Fava Beans

Submitted by STARTERWIFE

"A simple but delicious pasta and tomatoes dish with fava or baby limas. If you don't care for limas, you can easily substitute black beans. Adjust your hotness by leaving out chilies and adding crushed red pepper."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 6 CUPS
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 4 cups cooked pasta (shell is what I use, feel free to use your favorite)
• 1⁄4 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1⁄4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped onion
• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried chipotle pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup drained baby lima beans
• 1 (3 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, smashed

directions

1. In sauce pan bring tomatoes, onion, and peppers to a boil; simmer about 20 minutes, or till all is tender.
2. Add spices and lima beans. Add to pasta and enjoy.