Recipe - Pasta with Black Bean and Artichokes

Makes 6, 11oz servings

Ingredients:                             

Low Sodium Vegetable Stock                                      2/3 Cup                      

Cooked Black Beans, drained                                     1 1/2 cups                                                      

Penne Rigate, cooked                                                   2 Pounds                                                       

Olive Oil                                                                           1 3/4 Teaspoon        

Green Onions, Fresh, chopped                                    1 1/4 Cup                                                       

Oregano Leaves, Dried                                                 3/4 Teaspoon           

Salt                                                                                   1/4 Teaspoon           

Crushed Red Pepper, Dried                                         1/4 Teaspoon                                               

Ground Black Pepper                                                    1/4 Teaspoon                                               

Garlic, Fresh, minced                                                     3 1/2 Teaspoon        

Diced Tomatoes, Canned, drained                              1 1/4 Cup                                                       

Artichoke Hearts, Canned, drained, canned               12 Ounces              

Procedure:                                                                                                                            

1. Prepare LS Vegetable Stock, Cooked Black Beans and Penne Rigate according to recipes.  

2. In a sauce pan, heat oil over medium heat.                                                                          

3. Add green onions. Saute for 6 minutes.                                                                              

4. Add stock, oregano, salt, red pepper, black pepper, garlic and tomatoes. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.   

5. Stir in beans. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes more.

6. As needed for service, combine 4 oz bean mixture, 5 oz pasta and 2 oz artichoke hearts in a dish for each serving.    

Nutrition Facts:  

                                                                                                                                             

Calories 186, Protein 6.7 grams, Carbohydrates 36.8 g, Fat 1.1 g, Calories from Fat 10 (5%), Saturated Fat 0 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 118 mg, Dietary Fiber 2.3 g, Sugars 1.7 g

Contains the following allergens: wheat, soy