Mexicali Pasta Toss
Pasta shells with salsa and black beans create a healthy and satisfying side dish in a snap. Black Beans are sweet tasting with an almost mushroom-like flavor and soft floury texture. These beans are medium sized, oval, with a matt black color. They are the most popular beans in the Costa Rica and Cuba.
Recipe Ingredients
8-ounce package pasta shells (about 2-2/3 cups) cooked and drained
1 12-ounce jar salsa (about 1-1/2 cups)
1 15 to 19-ounce black beans, rinsed and drained
1 10-ounce frozen corn, thawed
Recipe Directions
Combine pasta shells, salsa, black beans and corn into a large bowl and serve at room temperature.
Or...
To serve hot: Combine salsa, beans and corn in large skillet and heat through. Toss with hot shells.
Recipe makes 8 (1 cup) servings.
Per serving:
Calories: 170
Fat: 1g (0 saturated)
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 190mg
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 8g
