Fettucine with Black Bean and Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: SOAR
Submitted By: Teresa Johnson
techgoddess@worldnet.att.net
Fettucine with Black Bean and Garlic Sauce