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              FETTUCCINE WITH BLACK BEAN-AND-GARLIC SAUCE

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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 12                    Cloves garlic -- chopped
  3       tb           Chopped onion
  4       tb           Chopped carrot
  1 1/2   ts           Olive oil
    3/4   c            Low-sodium V-8 juice
  1 1/4   c            Cooked black beans
  2                    Green onions -- chopped
  1       lb           Fettuccine -- cooked
  1       tb           Minced cilantro
    1/4   c            Diced tomatoes, fresh
                       -or canned and drained

 1. Saute garlic, onions, and carrot in oil in saucepan until soft.
 Add 2 Tb. V-8 juice.
 2. In food processor or blender, puree garlic mixture with half of
 beans.
 3. In bowl, combine remaining beans and bean puree.  Add remaining V-8
 juice and green onions.
 4. Return to saucepan and cook, stirring, over medium-low heat until
 heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
 5. Serve over pasta.  Garnish with cilantro and tomatoes.
 Note: Can be frozen.



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