Black Bean Cilantro Pasta

I have a ton of veggies in the fridge that need to be eaten.

I always turn to a pasta dish when this happens.

Its the easiest way to use them up!

I used one of my FAVORITE pasta sauces.

I actually can't believe I haven't posted it yet!

You can also make THIS pasta as well, but I was in the mood for something different.

Dressing:

1 1/2 C Fresh Cilantro

1/3 C Shredded Parmesan

1/3 C pine Nuts (these are pricey, I use sunflower seeds)

1/4 Olive Oil

1/4 C Cottage Cheese

1 Tbl Lemon Juice

1/8 Tbl Cayenne Pepper

2 Cloves Garlic, minced

Put all ingredients in food processor and blend until smooth.

(You may need to add some milk to thin it out just a touch.)

For the Pasta, I cut up some veggies (I just used squash, zuchinni, and tomato) Put on baking sheet, spritz with Olive Oil and a little salt and maybe a touch of Garlic Powder and put in 400 degree oven for about 20-30 minutes.

Cook Pasta while you do this.

When done, combine pasta, the sauce, the veggies, 1 Tbl Chili Powder (optional), 1 can Black Beans. Cook over low heat until all heated through.

You can easily add some shredded,canned, or diced chicken as well!

ENJOY!! My Hubby L-O-V-E-D this!

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