Pasta and Garbanzo 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 ~10 minutes. Add to garbanzo beans. Meanwhile, cook pasta, when done, add to bowl of all the other stuff, toss well. Sprinkly with remaining 1/4 cup basil if desired.