Fettuccine with Black Bean-And-Garlic Sauce

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.