Step 1

Instant Pot Black Bean PastaFirst, turn the Instant Pot onto saute and heat the olive oil in the inner pot. When the oil is hot, add the garlic and onions and saute them for about 1 to 2 minutes or until they are fragrant.

Step 3

Next, add the diced peppers, black beans, Italian herb mix  or chili seasoning, ground cumin, salt, and sugar (if you are using it). Once they are all added, saute for another minute.

Step 5

After a minute, pour in the water and give it a stir. Make sure you scrape off any food particles stuck at the bottom of the pot.

Step 7

Once you have scraped down the pot, add the pasta and evenly top it with marinara or tomato sauce. When you have added the pasta, do not stir the pot! Instead, lightly press the pasta down until it’s submerged under the sauce. Doing this will allow it to cook evenly.

Step 9

Next, close the lid of the pot, set the seal to closed, and pressure cook for 5 mins followed by a quick release.

Step 11

Finally, carefully open the lid and give the pasta a stir. Serve it in a pasta bowl and garnish with either finely chopped cilantro or parsley.

Step 14

Black bean pasta on the stove topYou can make the black bean pasta recipe on the stove top if you don’t have an Instant Pot. We highly recommend getting an Instant Pot, because it will cut down the number of dishes you need and the time it takes to cook the pasta.

Step 16

Here’s what you need to do to make this on the stove top.

Step 18

First, fill a large stock pot with water and bring it to a boil. Next, add the pasta and cook according to the box’s instructions. This is usually about 10 minutes, give or take.

Step 20

As the water heats and the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Once the oil is hot, add the onions and garlic and saute for about 1 minute or until they are fragrant.

Step 22

When the onions are ready, add the green and red peppers and saute for about 1 to 2 minutes or until they start to soften.

Step 24

Next, reduce the heat and stir in the black beans, Italian herb mix  or chili seasoning, ground cumin, salt, sugar (if you are using it), and tomato sauce or marinara sauce. Allow it to simmer for about 5 to 10 minutes or until heated through.

Step 26

Finally, drain the pasta and mix it into the sauce. Serve the pasta in a pasta bowl and garnish with cilantro or parsley.