Fettuccine with Black Bean Sauce

By Suzolson

Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup pasta with 3/4 cup sauce and 3 tablespoons cheese equals 350 calories, 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 761 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 16 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1 fat.

When my husband needed to go on a heart-smart diet, I had to come up with new ways to get more vegetables into our daily menus. This meatless spaghetti sauce is a winner and especially delicious with spinach fettuccine!"—Marianne Neuman of East Troy, Wisconsin

Ingredients

• 6 ounces uncooked fettuccine
• 1 small green pepper, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups garden-style pasta sauce
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Details

Servings 5

Preparation

Step 1

Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute green pepper and onion in oil until tender. Stir in the pasta sauce, black beans and seasonings.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Drain fettuccine. Top with sauce and sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 5 servings.