Quick Spicy Black Bean and Mushrooms Pasta

While I am not a vegetarian, I do, once in a while, enjoy a meatless dinner, like this one. This is just wonderful because it's quick (under 30 minutes), packed with protein and delicious! I like to use baby bella mushrooms because they're meatier and have such a nice, distinct flavor.  However, any mushrooms will work just fine.  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

-8 oz fettuccine or small pasta

-1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil

-8 oz baby bella mushrooms, diced

-2 garlic cloves, minced

-1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes with zesty jalapenos (do NOT drain)

-1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed well and drained

-1 tsp dried rosemary, crushed

-1 tsp dried oregano leaves

-1 tsp salt

-1/2 tsp pepper

-2 cups packed baby spinach

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet.  Add the mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add the garlic and cook for 30 more seconds.  Stir in the tomatoes with the juice, rinsed beans, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper.  Mix well and cook for a couple of minutes.  Stir in the spinach and cook for 3-4 minutes.

To serve, spoon some pasta onto a plate and top with some of the veggie mixture.  Enjoy!