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Southwestern Salsa Pasta

Salsa is an easy way to dress up pasta, resulting in an offbeat, festive dish.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

8 ounces rotini (pasta twists)
One 16-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup cooked fresh corn (from 1 to 2 ears) or frozen corn kernels, thawed
One 16-ounce jar tomato salsa, mild or medium-hot, or to taste
2 to 3 scallions, thinly sliced

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook the pasta according to package directions and drain.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, combine the beans, corn, salsa, and scallions in a saucepan and bring to a simmer.

    Step 3

    Combine the pasta and sauce, toss well, and serve.

  2. Menu

    Step 4

    Southwestern Salsa Pasta (this page)

    Step 5

    Avocado and Ricotta Soft Tacos (page 174)

    Step 6

    Coleslaw cabbage, dressed with vinaigrette

  3. nutrition information

    Step 7

    Calories: 187

    Step 8

    Total Fat: 0g

    Step 9

    Protein: 8g

    Step 10

    Carbohydrate: 37g

    Step 11

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 12

    Sodium: 442mg

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