Served as main course. Vegetarian dish.

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

2 cups Mushrooms, cliced

1 (14 ounce) can diced Tomatoes

1 (19 ounce) can Black Beans, drained and rinsed

3/4 teaspoon dry Basil, crushed in fingers

Salt and Pepper

12 ounces Ziti Pasta

1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice

1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated

4 Scallions, sliced, mostly white part

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside in large serving bowl. While pasta water is heating and pasta is cooking, heat oil over medium-high heat in large non-stick skillet. Add mushrooms and saute til lightly browned. Add undrained tomatoes, beans, basil, salt and pepper. Mix gently. Cover and simmer until pasta is done cooking. Pour tomato and bean mixture over pasta in serving dish. Top with scallions, lemon juice and parmesan cheese.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 40 minutes

Serves: 6

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