1 lb angel hair pasta
1 (12 oz can) black beans
1 (6 oz can) tomato paste
1 small onion, diced
2 small zucchini, cubed
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup pasta water or beef broth
4 tsp. minced garlic cloves
1 1/2 tsp. dried basil
1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
2 tbsp. olive oil.

Cook pasta as directed, drain, putting aside 1/2 cup pasta water. In skillet, over medium-high heat sauté garlic in oil. Add onion, thyme, basil. Sauté 2 min. Add zucchini cubes, mushrooms. Toss together all ingredients to coat. Add 1/2 cup pasta water or broth, sauté 3 minutes. Add beans with liquid, tomato pasta.

Simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes. Serve sauce over pasta.

Submitted by: Sherry Monfils