Southwestern Pasta

By dashy_65

Ingredients

• 1 Pound rotelle (wheel-shaped pasta or spirals)
• 1 16oz. jar salsa
• 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies
• 2 (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 green onion, finely chopped

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to boil.
Add salt and pasta, stirring to prevent sticking.
Cook until done, stirring occasionally, about 11 mins.

Meanwhile in med. saucepan combine salsa, chilies,and black beans. Cook over med. heat stirring occasionally, until mixture simmers but does not boil.
Continure to simmer over very low heat. Scoop out
1/2 cup pasta water and reserve. Drain pasta and transfer to serving bowl. Add salsa-bean mixture and toss to coat. Add green onions, toss to mix.
If seems dry, add some of the reserved pasta water.

cal. 328, fat 2 g.