Bell Pepper Pasta with Chick Pea, Raisin, Spinach Salad

Welcome back to your regularly scheduled programme. Today I decided to juxtapose simple comfort food with something a bit more complex in flavors and ingredients. Angel hair pasta with green and red bell peppers and a slightly creamy sauce is the comfort food. A chick pea, raisin, spinach salad is the splash of something different. The green pasta is gluten free and had a cabernet tomato sauce.

Bell Pepper Pasta
Serves 12

Ingredients:
2 lbs angel hair pasta
2 green bell peppers, julienned
2 red bell peppers, julienned
1/2 jar vodka sauce
1/2 jar cabernet pasta sauce
Parmesan cheese

Preparation:
1. Boil pasta in water until tender, follow directions on the box. Drain.
2. In a large pan over medium heat, combined all ingredients except for cheese, stirring until combined.
3. Top with parmesan cheese.

Chick Pea, Raisin, Spinach Salad
Serves 12

Ingredients:
1 bag of spinach, chopped
1 bunch of cilantro, chopped
3 cans of chick peas, rinsed and drained
1 bag of raisin medley
1/2 bag of plain raisins
2 cups of macadamia nuts
2 cups of dates, chopped
1 package of prosciutto
Vinaigrette salad dressing
Everyday seasoning

Preparation:
1. Combine all ingredients, making sure to mix well. Season with vinaigrette and everyday seasoning to taste.