Salsa is an easy way to dress up pasta, resulting in an offbeat, festive dish.

　　

Ingredients

4 to 6 servings

　　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

　　

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

　　The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet