225g (8oz) Fusilli or other small pasta shapes. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 1 large green pepper de-seeded and chopped 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 340g (12oz) tomatoes, de-seeded and chopped 340g (12oz) cooked black beans rinsed and drained. 3 level tablespoons chopped fresh coriander or parsley. 1/2 level teaspoon salt feshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon lemon juice 340g (12oz) curly kale or spinach trimmed washed and blanched for 2 minutes. 225(8oz) Monterey Jack or Cheddar Cheese, grated.
1. Cook the pasta. Meanwhile heat the oil in a large frying pan and saute the onion and pepper in it for 5minutes or until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. 2. Stir in the tomatoes, beans coriander or parsley salt and some pepper and the lemon juice, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. Roughly chop the kale or spinach and stir into the pan. Continue cooking for 3 minutes. 4. Drain the pasta and add to the sauce with the grated cheese. Stir over the heat for 1 minute or until the cheese melts, and then serve straight from the pan.
Serves 4 Preparation time 15 minutes Cooking time 20 minutes. |
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