Black Bean & Key Lime Bow Ties

Black Bean & Key Lime Bow Ties
From: Karen C. Greenlee

Serving Size: 6

    12 ounces bow tie pasta -- uncooked
    6 cloves to 8 garlic -- minced
    1/4 cup olive oil
    2/3 cup fresh Key lime juice*
    1/2 cup dry sherry
    2 cups green onions -- sliced
    1 pound plum tomatoes -- chopped
    2 15 oz cans black beans -- rinsed & drained
    1 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
    1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated Key lime rind
    1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley -- chopped

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Drain and keep warm.
Saute garlic in oil in a skillet until tender.
Add lime juice and sherry; cook over high heat for 5 minutes or until mixture is reduced to 1/4 cup.
Add green onions and chopped tomato; cook over medium heat, stirring ccasionally, 5 to 8 minutes.
Stir in black beans and next 3 ingredients; pour over pasta, tossing to coat.
Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

NOTES : * or use Nellie & Joe's brand in a bottle