latin style pasta & beans

Name: LATIN STYLE PASTA & BEANS
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 ounce(s) uncooked mostaccioli, penne or bowtie pasta; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 - yellow or red bell pepper, diced; 4 - cloves garlic, minced; 1 can(s) (15 oz) red or black beans, rinsed & drained; 3/4 cup(s) vegetable broth; 3/4 cup(s) medium-hot salsa or picante sauce; 2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1/3 cup(s) coarsely chopped fresh cilantro; - lime wedges

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Judy W

somewhere in, MI

Updated on Feb 18, 2013

Something just a little bit different with only 390 calories per serving.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 25 Min

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yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked mostaccioli, penne or bowtie pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 - yellow or red bell pepper, diced
4 - cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz) red or black beans, rinsed & drained
3/4 cup vegetable broth
3/4 cup medium-hot salsa or picante sauce
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
- lime wedges

How To Make latin style pasta & beans

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain & set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add bell pepper & garlic; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add beans, broth, salsa & cumin; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.
Step 3

Add cooked pasta to skillet; cook 1 minute, tossing frequently. Stir in cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
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