Recipe: Vegetarian Spaghetti Western

 

I created this for dinner tonight - and surprised myself with its deliciousness!

Vegetarian Spaghetti Western

Remember, this recipe is easily veganized

1 Tbsp olive oil

½ medium onion, chopped

1 tsp oregano

Garlic to taste

1 each small yellow, red & orange peppers, chopped

1 small can sliced olives, with juice

½ can black beans, drained

3 Tbsp cream cheese, softened

2 Tbsp soft margarine

½ cup hot, medium, or mild salsa, as preferred

4 cups cooked thin spaghetti

Brown onion and peppers in oil.  Add olives and juice.  Stir in oregano and garlic.  Turn to simmer.  Mix softened cream cheese with margarine in a small bowl until it is of a uniform color.  Stir into olives, peppers and onions and mix well.  Stir in salsa.  Add black beans.  Mix well.  Fold in spaghetti.  Serve with a salad and garlic bread, if desired.