Balsamic Veggie Bean Pasta

1 cup cooked whole grain penne pasta (such as Barilla)
1 cup canned black beans (such as no salt added Kuner's)
2 tsp garlic
cooking spray
1 cup cubed raw sweet potato
1 cup chopped broccoli
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 scallions (green onions), chopped
1/2 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
4 tbsp light balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Coat a pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Cook sweet potato about five minutes. Add broccoli and garlic; cook for another two minutes. Add celery, carrots, and scallions; cook another two minutes. Add tomatoes, pasta, and balsamic dressing and cook one minute more. Stir in cheese until melted. Serve immediately.

Serving Size: 2 servings

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TEMPERANCE88.