Amount
Ingredient
Preparation





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Sauce



1 1/2
cups
ketchup





1
cup
water





1/2
cup
tomato puree





2
teaspoons
dijon mustard





1
teaspoon
paprika





1
tablespoon
garlic

minced



1
tablespoon
oregano

minced fresh



1
teaspoon
thyme leaves

minced fresh



1/2
teaspoon
cumin

ground



1/4
teaspoon
nutmeg

grated



1/4
teaspoon
white pepper

ground



2
cups
black beans

cooked, drained





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Pasta and Vegetables



1
cup
red bell peppers

chopped



1
cup
yellow bell peppers

chopped



1
cup
broccoli

small florets



1/2
cup
onions

diced



8
ounces
pasta, fettuccine

or tagliatelle

 1. TO MAKE THE SAUCE: In a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, simmer the ketchup, water, puree, mustard, paprika, garlic, oregano, thyme, cumin, nutmeg and pepper for 15 minutes. (May be made ahead up to this point. Reheat before continuing.) Add the beans. Keep warm over low heat.

2. TO MAKE THE PASTA AND VEGETABLES: Steam the red and yellow peppers for about 3 minutes; set aside and keep warm. Steam the broccoli and onions for 4 to 5 minutes, or until crisp-tender; set aside and keep warm.

3. While the vegetables are steaming, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large platter. 

Top with the sauce. Top with the vegetables.