Black beans and pasta

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupLow-sodium ketchup
1cupWater
½cupTomato puree
2teaspoonsDijon mustard
1teaspoonPaprika
1tablespoonMinced garlic
1cupChopped sweet red peppers
1cupChopped yellow peppers
1cupSmall broccoli florets
1tablespoonMinced fresh oregano
1teaspoonMinced fresh thyme
½teaspoonGround cumin
¼teaspoonGrated nutmeg
¼teaspoonGround white pepper
2cupsCooked black beans, drained
½cupDiced onions
8ouncesFettuccine or tagliatelle

Directions

SAUCE

PASTA AND VEGETABLES

1. TO MAKE THE SAUCE: In a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, simmer the ketchup, water, puree, mustard, paprika, garlic, oregano, thyme, cumin, nutmeg and pepper for 15 minutes. (May be made ahead up to this point. Reheat before continuing.) Add the beans. Keep warm over low heat. 2. TO MAKE THE PASTA AND VEGETABLES: Steam the red and yellow peppers for about 3 minutes; set aside and keep warm. Steam the broccoli and onions for 4 to 5 minutes, or until crisp-tender; set aside and keep warm. 3. While the vegetables are steaming, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large platter. Top with the sauce.

Top with the vegetables.