SALSA PASTA 'N' BEANS

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This warm side dish from Laura Lunardi, of West Chester, Pennsylvania is well-seasoned with cumin, cilantro and salsa, so it adds a little zip to dinnertime. For people who like even more spice, it's easy to change the salsa to a medium or hot variety.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 can (16 ounces) red beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup vegetable broth
3/4 cup salsa
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and yellow pepper in oil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until tender. , Stir in the beans, broth, salsa and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until heated through. Drain pasta; stir into bean mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 806mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 14g protein.