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Fettuccine with Black Bean-and-Garlic Sauce
12 x Cloves garlic, chopped
3 tbl Chopped onion
4 tbl Chopped carrot
1 1/2 tsp Olive oil
3/4 cup Low-sodium V-8 juice
1 1/4 cup Cooked black beans
2 x Green onions, chopped
1 lb Fettuccine, cooked
1 tbl Minced cilantro
1/4 cup 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.