Fettuccine With Black Bean-And-Garlic Sauce

* Exported from MasterCook *

FETTUCCINE WITH BLACK BEAN-AND-GARLIC SAUCE

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pasta

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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12 Cloves garlic -- chopped
3 tb Chopped onion
4 tb Chopped carrot
1 1/2 ts Olive oil
3/4 c Low-sodium V-8 juice
1 1/4 c Cooked black beans
2 Green onions -- chopped
1 lb Fettuccine -- cooked
1 tb Minced cilantro
1/4 c Diced tomatoes, fresh
-or canned and drained

1. Saute garlic, onions, and carrot in oil in saucepan until soft.
Add 2 Tb. V-8 juice.
2. In food processor or blender, puree garlic mixture with half of
beans.
3. In bowl, combine remaining beans and bean puree. Add remaining V-8
juice and green onions.
4. Return to saucepan and cook, stirring, over medium-low heat until
heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Serve over pasta. Garnish with cilantro and tomatoes.
Note: Can be frozen.



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