MEXICAN PASTA WITH BLACK BEANS

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Categories     Bean     Cheese     Pasta     Quick & Easy     Spring     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2 generously

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 pound fusilli or other spiral-shaped pasta
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
a 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained (about 1 1/3 cups)
a 10-ounce can mild enchilada sauce
a 3-inch pickled jalapeño chili if desired, chopped fine (wear rubber gloves)
1/4 cup sour cream
freshly grated Monterey Jack or sharp Cheddar to taste
2 scallions, sliced thin

Steps:

  • In a 6-quart kettle bring 5 quarts salted water to a boil for pasta. Cook pasta until tender, about 12 minutes.
  • While pasta is cooking, in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan cook onion and garlic in oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add beans, enchilada sauce, and jalapeño and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about
  • 6 minutes. Remove pan from heat and stir sour cream and salt to taste into sauce.
  • In a colander drain pasta well and in a large bowl toss with sauce.
  • Serve pasta sprinkled with cheese and scallions.

Life of Neenah
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Overall, this was a great recipe! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy.


Soyodol Mostofa
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves Mexican food.


Thulani Hlahleni
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I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but I really enjoyed this pasta dish. The flavors were well-balanced and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Deb Achilles
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover black beans. It's also a great meatless option for a weeknight meal.


nitter velinor
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Kifax cumar Kifax
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt next time.


Peyton Howard
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This is my new favorite pasta recipe! The combination of flavors is amazing and the pasta is always cooked perfectly.


Black Op
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this meatless pasta dish. The black beans were a great source of protein and the vegetables added a nice crunch.


Elexis Alexander
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I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved the bold flavors and the creamy sauce.


noah robinson
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This pasta dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chili powder or cayenne pepper next time.


Xghv Nkkj
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! I loved the addition of the black beans, which added a nice protein boost.


Rajesh Adhikari
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I'm not a big fan of black beans, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy.


Hafswa mutesi
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Mussa Sasha
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The pasta was a bit overcooked, but the flavors were still good. I'll definitely try this recipe again, but I'll be sure to cook the pasta for less time.


Bullet Raja
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add some extra spices and seasonings to make it more flavorful.


Jennifer crocker
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This pasta dish was amazing! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the black beans added a nice protein boost. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Humisa Nuor
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I often add some extra vegetables, like bell peppers or zucchini, to make it even healthier.


MD ATIKULLAH
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This Mexican pasta with black beans was a hit with my family! The flavors were bold and delicious, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.