*  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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  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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