Vegetarian Black Bean Pasta

Name: Vegetarian Black Bean Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 9 ounces uncooked whole wheat fettuccine; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1-3/4 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 cups fresh baby spinach

This was something I created as a teenager, back when I was a vegetarian. Now that my daughter doesn't eat meat, she asks for this dinner several times a week. —Ashlynn Azar, Beaverton, Oregon

Ingredients

9 ounces uncooked whole wheat fettuccine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-3/4 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups fresh baby spinach

Directions

Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Stir in black beans, tomatoes, rosemary and oregano; heat through. Stir in spinach until wilted. Drain fettuccine; add to bean mixture and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 255 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 230mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 9g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Black Bean-Rosemary Power Pasta in Healthy Cooking April/May 2010

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Briar

Apr 19, 2019

I really liked this dish. When cooking I would recommend adding salt, pepper, and a little bit more garlic and rosemary. Overall, a great recipe and I would highly recommend.
Megan Noel

Apr 8, 2019

Okay people, after reading your reviews of this recipe and making it, all I can say is: "DUH!" The reason some of you say this recipe is so bland is because it has no salt and pepper. The seasoning is great, it just needs sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
Danielle

Jan 21, 2019

Delicious. I added tomato bullion granules for extra seasoning. I also cut the oil and used chicken stock to saute.
Catherine

May 27, 2018

very light. Bland but good if you have digestive problem. healthy mal doe s not take long to make on a hot day. this is the second time I made this dish.
jobarmus2

Aug 18, 2016

My husband and I loved this! I added black pepper,some fire roasted peppers,used thyme in place of the rosemary. Added shredded parmesan cheese before serving. Definitely will be making again.
mlworden

Jun 25, 2016

I followed the recipe as written and as another reviewer stated, it was kind of bland. I added sea salt, fresh ground pepper, and a little crushed red pepper to liven up the flavor. I believe the recipe would taste great with cannelini beans substituted for the black beans.
veggiemama

Apr 12, 2016

I'm dumbfounded by the rave reviews. I followed the recipe exactly and this was so bland.
Sashacat954

Mar 26, 2016

Easy to prepare and even easier to eat! I used black beans that I had soaked and cooked the day before and fresh tomatoes in order to lower the sodium a bit. This meal was very well received by my husband and teenaged son.
robbrd

Mar 12, 2016

Not a favorite dish with my teenagers but my husband liked it. Flavors were good. Quick to put together. Satisfying.
laurel kreisel

Oct 7, 2015

Made this for the first time last night. Just before serving I added a bit of feta cheese.Yummy! have some leftovers so tonight I will add some smoked sausage. I will definitely be making this again.