Pasta with Black Bean Sauce: Meatless Monday
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ย ย ย I love making a dish where the flavors are a surprise.ย When I’m eating pasta I expect that the red sauce will be a tomato based marinara sauce.ย This sauce is a red sauce with tomatoes in it, but it has black beans and red pepper in it as well.ย It’s a surprise taking the first bite to have a Mexican sauce on an Italian dish but the surprise was a pleasant one.
ย ย ย ย This black bean sauce is thick and slightly spicy.ย It has a delicious flavor and a smooth textureย from the black beans but it is still mixed with traditional tomatoes.ย Frank and I both enjoyed this twist on an Italian favorite.
Pasta with Black Bean Sauce (adapted from Branny Boils Over)
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) stewed tomatoes
2 T. chopped jalapenos
1 T. chopped cilantro
1 t. red pepper
1 t. salt
1/2 t. oregano
2 c. canned black beans, rinsed and drained
16 oz. spaghetti
1.ย Spray a large skillet with cooking spray.ย Add the onion and garlic and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until tender.ย
2.ย Add in the tomatoes, jalapenos, red pepper, oregano, salt, pepper, oregano, and black beans.ย ย Bring to a boil and reduce the heat.ย Simmer for 20 minutes.3.ย Spoon the hot mixture into a food processor and blend until mostly smooth.ย You can also do this using an immersion blender (which I do not have).ย
4.ย Serve over hot cooked pasta and garnish with cilantro.





I have to try this…yum!
This looks so delicious! I’ve been intrigued by this recipe, and now after seeing yours, will definitely be giving this a try. ๐