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Salsa Pasta 'n' Beans

SUBMITTED BY: Laura Perry

"This warm side dish from Laura Perry of Exton, Pennsylvania is well-seasoned with cumin, cilantro and salsa, so it adds a little zip to dinnertime. For people who like even more spice, its easy to change the salsa to a medium or hot variety."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe average a 3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 8 ounces bow tie pasta, uncooked
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 (16 ounce) can red beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 3/4 cup salsa
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and yellow pepper in oil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until tender.
  2. Stir in the beans, broth, salsa and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until heated through. Drain pasta; stir into bean mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2008 by Sara J
This recipe is pretty good with a few additions. I added 2 ozs of low-fat cream cheese, a can... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2007 by tt2b123
This recipe didn't have much flavor. It was quick and easy, but lacking some spice. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2007 by hijadelrey
I liked this okay, but no one else in the family did. Made with whole wheat pasta in small... MORE


 
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