Pasta and Garbonzo Beans with Roasted Red Peppers

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 1 1/2 15oz cans garbonzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or vegan red wine vinegar
• 1 cup diced drained seeded canned italian plum tomatoes
• 1 1/2 lbs fusilli or rotini pasta
• 2 medium red onions, diced
• 5 red bell peppers, diced
• 1 cup chopped fresh bazil
• 4 large garlic cloves, minced

Directions:

Combine garbonzo beans, onions and vinegar in a bowl. Set aside. Preheat broiler. Combine bell peppers, tomatoes, 3/4 c basil and garlic in another bowl. Spread mixture evenly over heavy large baking sheet (spread with pam type substance). Broil until peppers soften slightly, stirring occasionally ~10min. Add to garbonzo beans. Meanwhile, cook pasta, when done, add to bowl of all the other stuff, toss well. Sprinkly with remaining 1/4c basil if desired.

Serves 8.