Black Beans and Pasta

Ingredients

 * sauce
 * 1 1/2 cup low-sodium ketchup
 * 1/2 cup tomato puree
 * 1 tbsp paprika
 * 1 tbsp minced fresh oregano
 * 1/2 tbsp ground cumin
 * 1/4 tbsp ground white pepper
 * 1 cup water
 * 2 tbsp dijon mustard
 * 1 tbsp minced garlic
 * 1 tbsp minced fresh thyme
 * 1/4 tbsp grated nutmeg
 * 2 cup cooked black beans, drained
 * Pasta and vegetables
 * 1 cup chopped sweet red peppers
 * 1 cup small Broccoli florets
 * 8 oz fettuccine or tagliatelle
 * 1 cup chopped yellow peppers
 * 1/2 cup diced onions

Directions
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. 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. 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