PASTA AND GARBONZO BEANS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS - serves 8
1 1/2 15oz cans garbonzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 c plus 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 c 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 c chopped fresh basil
4 large garlic cloves, minced

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.