
BLACK BEAN CHILI WITH PENNE PASTA



INGREDIENTS
- 12 ounces dry whole grain penne pasta, uncooked
- 1 tablespoon Culinary Circle Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 can (15 oz each) Ranch Style® Black Beans, drained, rinsed
- 1 14.8 oz can (15 oz each) OR 1 carton
- 1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, undrained
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until onion is lightly browned, stirring several times.
Add celery, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper and garlic to saucepan; cook 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add beans, tomato sauce, undrained tomatoes, cilantro, cumin, salt and pepper; simmer 20 minutes to blend flavors.
Add reserved pasta to chili; stir to combine.