Ingredients

  • 1 lb rotelle pasta
  • 1 onion
  • 1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
  • 14 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 15 ounces canned red beans or 15 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano

Method

  • Fill a large pot three-quarters full of water and bring to a boil.
  • Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes, or according to package directions.
  • After the pasta has cooked for 3 minutes, remove 1 cup of the cooking water.
  • In a large frying pan over high heat, bring the reserved cooking water, onion, bell pepper, carrots, Cajun seasoning, cumin, and cayenne to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-high, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetable are barely tender, 3-5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir in the beans, lemon juice, and oregano.
  • Drain the pasta thoroughly.
  • Add the pasta to the beans.
  • Stir a nd toss to combine.
  • To serve, divide among individual plates.