Recipes from Cajun Country :: Cajun Potato, Noodle and Rice Dishes
Yield: 4 servings
1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, cut into 1-in. strips
2 Tbsp. canola (or other vegetable) oil
2 c. chopped tomatoes, lightly drained (fresh, canned, or mixed)
2 c. sliced okra (or green beans), cut into 1-in. pieces
4 sprigs parsley
2 tsp. minced fresh hot pepper (or 1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce)
1/2 tsp. dried basil or a few fresh leaves, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt (reduce if tomatoes are salted)
3 c. cooked noodles or whole wheat spirals or shells
2 c. cooked kidney or pinto beans, drained
Sauté onion and bell pepper in oil in a 3-quart pot for 5 mins. to soften. Add tomatoes, okra or green beans, parsley, and seasonings. Cover and simmer for 15 mins. until vegetables are just tender. Add pasta and beans and simmer uncovered or without a lid for several mins.
NOTE: For 3 c. noodles, cooks 2 1/2 (two and a half) c. (5 oz.) pasta in boiling salted water for 10 mins. or until al dente. This can be done either in advance or while the sauce simmers.
