Pasta is so easy and perfect for a weeknight meal. Italian food, unfortunately, really has the market cornered when it comes to pasta dishes. It is amazing how fresh this meal seemed with this Mexican style bean sauce served over spaghetti rather than rice. What’s more – this carb cooks up in 15 minutes rather than 45 (brown rice)!
The recipe calls for an ingredient that I don’t always have on hand: canned stewed tomatoes. They pump up the flavor significantly and easily, but I’m sure regular canned diced tomatoes can be used.
PrintPasta with Mexican Black Bean Sauce
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
This vibrant Mexican-inspired black bean sauce is served over whole wheat spaghetti, offering a fresh and quick twist on traditional pasta dishes.
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 cups (475 mL) canned stewed tomatoes, undrained
- 2 tablespoons chopped green chiles
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Coat a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray and place over medium heat until hot.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté for 5-7 minutes until the onion is tender and translucent.
- Stir in the canned stewed tomatoes, chopped green chiles, chili powder, sugar, and oregano. Cover the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Meanwhile, cook the whole wheat spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Add the drained and rinsed black beans to the tomato sauce and cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
- Stir in the chopped fresh cilantro and season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the sauce over the cooked spaghetti and enjoy.
Notes
If you don’t have canned stewed tomatoes, you can substitute with regular canned diced tomatoes. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal, taking only 25 minutes from start to finish. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 5 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 12 grams
- Protein: 14 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
As an Italian who loves Mexican food – I know what I’m having for dinner tonight now!