Penne Pasta With Black Beans Recipe

Fire up your taste buds with this vibrant Penne Pasta with Black Beans recipe, inspired by America's Test Kitchen! This quick and easy 25-minute meal features tender penne pasta tossed in a smoky chipotle-infused tomato sauce, hearty black beans, and a zesty pepper jack cheese. A touch of cilantro adds the perfect finishing flourish. Easily adjust the heat by swapping out the chipotle pepper for Monterey Jack cheese. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 608 kcal
Protein 43g
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Ingredients for Penne Pasta With Black Beans

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How to Make Penne Pasta With Black Beans

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add 2 cloves garlic, minced, and 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced (reserve the rest for later use!), and cook for 1 minute more.
  3. Stir in 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  4. Add 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained, and heat through.
  5. Season generously with salt to taste.
  6. While the sauce simmers, cook 1 pound penne pasta according to package directions. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
  7. Add the tomato sauce to the cooked pasta. Stir in 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

33g

Carbs

31g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Penne Pasta With Black Beans?

Penne Pasta With Black Beans takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Penne Pasta With Black Beans?

Penne Pasta With Black Beans has approximately 608 calories per serving, with about 43 g protein, 31 g carbohydrates and 27 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Penne Pasta With Black Beans?

The key ingredients for Penne Pasta With Black Beans are Diced Tomatoes, Black Beans, Penne Pasta, Chipotle Chile, Onion, Garlic Cloves. See the full list with measurements above.

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