Spicy Whole Grain Penne With Black Beans And Green

• 8 oz (dry) whole grain penne
• 3 TBSP olive or canola oil
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 1 medium yellow onion, coarsely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 1 1/2 c. cooked black beans, rinsed if canned
• 6 to 8 ounces Italian sausage style meat substitute (such as Boca), cooked and sliced into half-rounds
• 3/4 c. c. tomato sauce
• 3/4 c. peeled, diced tomato
• 1 bunch (about 1 1/2 lb.) rainbow chard, washed and coarsely chopped
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 1/4 c. vegetable stock or pasta cooking water, if needed
• 1/2 c. grated cheese, such as Romano, Parmesan, or aged dry gouda, plus extra grated cheese for the table
• 1/4 c. pine nuts, toasted (optional)

1. Cook pasta in boiling water according to package directions until nearly al dente.
2. While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large skillet. Add onion, cook until wilted. Add garlic, cook 1 minute. Add black beans. "sausage", tomato sauce, diced tomato, chard, red pepper, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook until chard wilts.
3. Stir cooked, drained penne into the chard mixture.Add vegetable stock or some reserved pasta cooking water if it seems dry. Cook on low heat 2 to 3 minutes, transfer to a warm bowl and stir in 1/2 c. grated cheese. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Serve with ample cheese on the side.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/spicy-whole-grain-penne-with-black-beans-and-green-1202786 (may not work)