Tramp's Favorite Pasta

1 (24oz) jar mild salsa
1 (15oz) can black beans, drained
1 (16oz) pkg. multicolored fusilla pasta
1 cup shredded low-fat Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
1 cup fresh cilantro or coriander leaves
1 cup fat-free sour cream, if desired.

Bring 4 qts water to a boil in a 6 qt. pan. Pour the salsa into a 1-qt.
saucepan. Add the beans. Simmer on low heat for about 10 min., stirring
occasionally. Add pasta carefully to the boiling water. Stir. Cook the pasta
for 12-15 min., until tender, or according to pkg. directions. Drain the pasta
over the sink, using a large strainer, or colander. Then return the pasta to
the pot. Add salsa and beans to the pasta. Stir carefully. Serve the pasta
with some shredded cheese and cilantro sprinkled on top. (You might like to
have some sour cream on the side, for dipping the pasta.) Serves 6-8