Shells and Beans – poco-cocoa

Ingredients

• 1 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 2 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 8 ounces uncooked medium-sized shell-shaped pasta (about 3 cups dry)
• 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese (2 ounces)