BLACK BEAN PASTA

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"Here is one of my favorite light recipes," says Stephanie Land of Sudbury, Ontario. With zip from cumin and red pepper flakes, the spicy Southwestern dish is a hearty meal-in-one.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
1 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups tomato sauce
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, combine the green pepper, onion, garlic, oregano, cumin and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until tender. Add tomato sauce and black beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until heated through. Stir in pasta. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 567mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges