Mexican Pasta with Black Beans Recipe

Name: Mexican Pasta with Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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 jalapeno 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

Servings: persons

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 jalapeno 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

1
In a 6-quart kettle bring 5 quarts salted water to a boil for pasta.
2
Cook pasta until tender, about 12 minutes.
3
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.
4
Add beans, enchilada sauce, and jalapeno and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about
5
6 minutes.
6
Remove pan from heat and stir sour cream and salt to taste into sauce.
7
In a colander drain pasta well and in a large bowl toss with sauce.
8
Serve pasta sprinkled with cheese and scallions.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound fusilli or other spiral-shaped pasta, 1/3 cup finely chopped onion, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Mexican Pasta with Black Beans falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Pasta with Black Beans

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