Ingredients:
16 oz. package of dried split peas
2 oz. can of anchovies – in oil
1 bunch of fresh Italian parsley – chopped
5 cloves of garlic – chopped
4 stalks of celery – chopped
1 red onion – sliced
28 oz. can - crushed tomatoes
½ lb of bacon – sliced
1 cup water
Dashes of sea salt
Dashes of fresh ground black pepper
Dashes of red pepper flakes
Dashes of dried oregano
Grated Romano cheese
Olive oil – for drizzling
1 lb. of your favorite macaroni
Heat a sauce pan with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the garlic, parsley, onion, celery and anchovies. Mash the anchovies with a fork in the pan. Sauté until the onion is slightly soft and add the crushed tomatoes. Add the split peas and simmer. As the split peas absorb the sauce, add the water as needed.
Heat a frying pan, add the sliced bacon and cook the bacon until slightly crispy. Add the bacon to the split peas.
Simmer on low for about 1 ½ hours or until the split peas are tender.
When the split peas are tender, prepare the macaroni as directed.
In a serving dish drizzle a little olive oil and add the macaroni. Add the split peas and toss. Grate the Romano cheese on top and a little more olive oil and serve.
This is delicious and perfect with a beautiful side salad.
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
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The Baking Gypsy says
Molto delizioso! 🙂
You have to make this again and soon!!! I thoroughly enjoyed the dried split peas. Perfect dinner!
Ti amo,
♥Tomasina
BestOodles says
This is hearty meal and perfect dinner for large crowd. I bet it's easy to cook and serve large body of people.
Angie's Recipes says
One really comforting and delicious macaroni!
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My Italian Smorgasbord says
very nice the idea of anchovies and split peas...
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
Molto bueno!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Catherine!! Hugs ~ tanna
Cassie @ Bake Your Day says
Hi Catherine, this sounds wonderful. I love all of the spices that you used. Sounds very hearty and satisfying. This is my first time here, so glad I stopped by!
laurie says
wow, this is really something,, wow!!Yummo!
Lucia from Madison says
Thank you for your kind words on my blog. Your comments at the beginning of the week were timed perfectly. I was have a rather crappy day and it was nice to get your response.
Casey says
Thank you for the lovely comment, you left on my blog. The anchovies but fill this with flavor.
Gloria (The Little Red House with the White Porch) says
You make such delicious things, Catherine! And I can just tell that you make them with love. 🙂
This looks so good and I like the idea of the anchovies... I know a lot of people say to cook with them, once you mash them, they cook out and give a dish a nice flavor. I will have to try this one day, thanks for sharing!
Best,
Gloria
The Crafty College Cooker says
Looks delicious!! Great combo! 🙂
David says
Catherine, I would have never thought of putting these ingredients together. It makes sense plus it looks and sounds great! Thanks for the recipe... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
My Journey With Candida says
What a different combination of ingredients. My Hubs would love this with the anchovies. Me... I would want it without them.