Black Bean Pasta Sauce

Here's a quick, easy, and oh so hearty, pasta sauce.  If you don't have time to sit and babysit it while it simmers, just use the crockpot! It may stick to the sides a little, but it's worth the soaking time later on.

Black Bean Pasta Sauce
Use with 1 lb pasta

• 3 cans black beans, rinse and drain
• 2 15oz cans tomato sauce/puree
• 1 can tomato paste
• 1/2-1cup water
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 TBLS minced garlic
• 2 tsp oregano and basil
• 1 tsp cumin and paprika

-- Heat and simmer, covered, on the stove for an hour until onions are soft.  Mash slightly and serve over cooked pasta, or mix the pasta right into the sauce

Crockpot on high for 3 hours (or low for 6)