Pasta With Chunky Tomato Black Bean Sauce

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0
Pasta With Chunky Tomato Black Bean Sauce
in Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 4 ounces fusilli or 4 ounces any other dry pasta
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 garlic clove , minced
1/2 large onion , chopped
1/2 - 2/3 cup cooked black beans ( depending on how `` beany '' you want the sauce to be )
1 cup water
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 - 2/3 cup chopped tomatoes with herbs ( or just plain chopped tomatoes , you can use freshly chopped tomatoes as well )
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 - 1 cup black olives ( depending on how much you like olives ! ) or 3/4-1 cup green olives , sliced ( depending on how much you like olives ! )
4 -5 leaves fresh basil , coarsely chopped ( or to taste )
4 -5 sprigs fresh thyme ( or to taste )
salt
pepper
1/4 cup sour cream ( optional ) or 1/4 cup Greek yogurt ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
347
Sugar
6g
Fat
6g
Pasta With Chunky Tomato Black Bean Sauce is a simple and delicious weeknight meal that can be made with pantry staples. The combination of black beans and tomatoes in the sauce makes it both flavorful and filling, and the addition of olives and fresh herbs provides a burst of extra flavor. This recipe is easy to customize with whatever pasta shape or type of olives you prefer, and you can easily adjust the spice level to suit your personal taste. Served hot with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser and a go-to for busy weeknights.

Instructions

1.Begin by boiling a pot of salted water for the pasta.
2.In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3.Add the minced garlic and chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
4.Add in the cooked black beans, water, tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, and sugar. Stir until well combined.
5.Reduce the skillet heat to medium-low and allow the sauce to simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6.While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the starchy pasta water.
7.Once the sauce has thickened and the tomatoes have broken down, add in the sliced olives, fresh basil, and fresh thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8.Combine the pasta and reserved pasta water with the black bean sauce in the skillet. Toss until the pasta is well coated in sauce.
9.Optional: serve with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt on top. Enjoy!

PROS

This pasta dish is easy to make with simple ingredients and is a great vegetarian option.

The sauce has a delicious blend of flavors, including the sweetness of the tomatoes and the saltiness of the olives.

The addition of black beans provides a good source of plant-based protein.

CONS

This recipe does include carbohydrates from the pasta, so it may not be the best choice for those following a low-carb diet.

The sodium content may also be a concern for those watching their salt intake, particularly from the added olives and tomato paste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish offers a good source of fiber from the black beans and is relatively low in fat with only 2 teaspoons of olive oil.
The tomatoes in the sauce are a great source of lycopene which is a potent antioxidant that may help to reduce the risk of certain cancers.
The dish also contains vitamins and minerals from the herbs, such as vitamin C from the fresh thyme and vitamin A from the fresh basil.

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