BLACK BEAN PASTA SALAD

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Cooking healthy doesn't mean you have to spend hours in a hot kitchen. Debbie Terenzini-Wilkerson serves a low-fat, fuss-free fiesta at her Lusby, Maryland home by simply combining a refrigerating a few tasty ingredients.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 ounces rigatoni or penne pasta
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a bowl; stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 635mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges