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pasta n beans

saleenasmom avatar
Recipe by
sylvia bourque
@saleenasmom
Moncton, NB

This makes for a healthy meal.

yield 4 servings
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For pasta n beans

  • 1 c
    diced sweet green pepper
  • 1/2 c
    chopped onions
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp
    each ground cumin and crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 c
    tomato sauce
  • 1 can
    black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 8 oz
    uncooked medium sized shell shaped pasat
  • 1/2 c
    shredded reduced fat monterey jack cheese

How To Make pasta n beans

  • 1
    Spray a large saucepan with non stick spray. Add first 6 ingredients and cook over medium heat for 5 minute, until vegetables are softened. Add tomato sauce and black beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, prepare pasta shells according to package directions. Drain. Add shells to sauce and mix well. Ladle into individual serving bowls and sprinkle with cheese.
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