Black Bean Pasta

Name: Black Bean Pasta
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz pasta; 2 cans black beans; 4 cloves garlic; 4 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 lemon; salt and black pepper; parmesan cheese

Tender pasta tossed with mashed black beans, garlic, and olive oil for a silky, protein-packed sauce that costs almost nothing.

18 min · Beginner · 380 cal · 14g protein · $1.30/serving · American

Budget-Friendly Quick & Easy Vegetarian High-Protein

18minutes

4servings

380calories

14gprotein

$1.30per serving

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Ingredients (serves 4)

8 oz pasta
2 cans black beans
4 cloves garlic
4 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 lemon
salt and black pepper
parmesan cheese

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Instructions

1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
2
Drain and rinse black beans. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3
Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook 1 minute.
4
Add black beans and mash with a spoon until partially creamy, about 2 minutes.
5
Add cooked pasta and toss. Add pasta water as needed for a silky sauce.
6
Squeeze lemon juice over dish. Season with salt and pepper, top with parmesan, and serve.