Categories: Pasta 
      Yield: 4 servings 
  
     12    Cloves garlic; chopped 
      3 tb Chopped onion 
      4 tb Chopped carrot 
  1 1/2 ts Olive oil 
    3/4 c  Low-sodium V-8 juice 
  1 1/4 c  Cooked black beans 
      2    Green onions; chopped 
      1 lb Fettuccine; cooked 
      1 tb Minced cilantro 
    1/4 c  Diced tomatoes, fresh 
           -or canned and drained 
  
  1. Saute garlic, onions, and carrot in oil in saucepan until soft. 
  Add 2 Tb. V-8 juice. 
  2. In food processor or blender, puree garlic mixture with half of 
  beans. 
  3. In bowl, combine remaining beans and bean puree.  Add remaining V-8 
  juice and green onions. 
  4. Return to saucepan and cook, stirring, over medium-low heat until 
  heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. 
  5. Serve over pasta.  Garnish with cilantro and tomatoes. 
  Note: Can be frozen.