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
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.
Menu
Step 4
Southwestern Salsa Pasta (this page)
Step 5
Avocado and Ricotta Soft Tacos (page 174)
Step 6
Coleslaw cabbage, dressed with vinaigrette
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
