Black Bean, Tomato, And Feta Sauce

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup olive oil, fruity flavored
• 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1 1/3 cups canned black beans, rinsed and well drained (frijoles negros)
• 1 lb ripe tomato, seeded and diced
• 1 grated large lime, zest of
• 1 -2 teaspoon tabasco sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, at room temperature

Recipe

• 1 combine olive oil, garlic, black beans, tomatoes, lime zest, tabasco, oregano, cumin, and salt in pasta serving bowl. set aside to warm to room temperature or, preferably, place the bowl (be sure it's heatproof) over the pasta pot to warm the ingredients while heating the water. once the water comes to a boil, remove bowl and set aside.
• 2 cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. drain pasta well and immediately add to sauce in bowl. sprinkle with cilantro and toss. serve the feta cheese separately in a bowl for each person to add as they wish.
• 3 recommended pasta: 8 ounces rotelle (wagon wheels).