Description
A flavorful and hearty pasta dish made with black beans and a blend of spices, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Pasta:
- 9 oz rotini pasta
Sauce:
- 1 red onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely diced
- 3 bell peppers, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can black beans, rinsed
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prep Vegetables: Chop the red onion and garlic. Finely dice the bell pepper.
- Sauté Onion: In a large pan, sauté the red onion in olive oil for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add Spices: Stir in tomato paste and spices. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Cook Peppers: Add bell peppers, stir, and cook for 5 minutes on high heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Add beans, diced tomatoes, and cooked pasta. Stir and heat for 1-2 minutes.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta made of rice or quinoa.
- For a more decadent version, top with cilantro, green onions, and avocado.
- Make a Mexican-inspired pasta salad by serving cold with crushed tacos and lettuce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American, Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 392 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 444mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 79g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
