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Energizing Black Bean Pasta for a Quick Healthy Dinner

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A nutritious and flavorful pasta dish packed with black beans and fresh herbs, perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 oz pasta (any shape, whole wheat recommended)

Olive Oil

  • 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin recommended)

Vegetables

  • 1 medium onion (finely diced)
  • 1 medium carrot (grated)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper (finely chopped)

Garlic and Herbs

  • 3 cloves garlic (freshly chopped)
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme

Spices and Seasonings

  • 1 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to spice preference)
  • 1 tsp salt (to taste)

Tomato Base

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 14 oz crushed tomatoes

Beans and Herbs

  • 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1 tsp black pepper (to taste)

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  • In a large pan, heat olive oil and sauté diced onion, grated carrot, and chopped bell pepper until tender.
  • Add chopped garlic, rosemary, thyme, red chili flakes, and salt; cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in tomato paste and crushed tomatoes; simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add black beans and cooked pasta; toss to combine and heat through. Garnish with chopped parsley and black pepper before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle with grated cheese or a squeeze of lemon before serving.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Healthy
Keyword: Black Bean, pasta, Vegetarian