May, 2005 =Thou Shall Eat Beans
Ingredients:
1 cup         diced green pepper
1/2 cup      chopped onions
2 cloves     minced garlic
1 tsp          oregano
1/2 tsp       cumin
1/2 tsp       red pepper flakes
2 cups       tomato sauce
2 cups       black beans (canned), drained and rinsed
8 oz.         about 3 cups, uncooked medium sized shell pasta
1/2 cup     Monterey Jack cheese, shrouded (about 2 oz.)

Preparation:
Spray a large saucepan with non-stick spray.  Add the first 6
ingredients (green pepper thru pepper flakes) and  cook over
medium  heat or until vegetables are softened.

Add tomatoes sauce and black beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce
heat to medium low. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

Prepare  pasta shells according  to package directions. Drain.
Add shells to sauce and mix well.  Ladle into individual serving
bowls and sprinkle with cheese.

Once again, thanks to Janet & Greta Podleski for
their "Looney Spoons" cookbook
Makes 4 Servings

    
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