Ingredients;

1 pound fusilli (spiral pasta)

1- 15.5 oz. can Frijoles black beans (rinsed and drained)

¼ cup olive oil

1 tsp. cumin

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1 onion chopped

1 cup parmesan cheese

5 fresh basil leaves (chopped)

Fresh thyme to taste

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions;

In a large pot cook pasta in salted boiling water until “al dente.” In a large pan add olive oil, garlic, onion, cumin, thyme, basil, and sauté for 2 – 3 minutes. Once sautéed add in your black beans and mix well and cook for another 5 minutes on low heat. Now drain pasta and add it to the sautéed beans and sprinkle with a grated cheese of your choice. Mix everything together well and you can drizzle a little olive oil on top when done. This dish also pairs nicely with a side of green salad if you like.