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.

shawn straiko
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Overall, I thought this pasta dish was just okay.


Jubran Khled
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This pasta dish was a bit too rich for my taste.


Soniya Subedi
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pasta dish didn't turn out as expected.


Shahin Adnan
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I love the presentation of this pasta dish.


Fahad Munir
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This pasta dish is perfect for a party or potluck.


Bernardo Cornejo
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Native Senpai
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Akashita Agrwal
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I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort.


Rizvi Kainat
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This pasta dish was a bit too spicy for my taste.


Blendi B
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I wasn't a big fan of this recipe. The flavors were a bit too bland for me.


Emie
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This pasta dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


MOHAMMAD ALBI
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my own taste.


Vuyokazi Mqikela
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover black beans.


Karissa Barber
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I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make.


Moiz Khokher
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Stanley Gabriel
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors was perfect and the black beans added a nice protein boost.