Pasta Fagiol - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. olive oil
1 medium chopped onion
2 (16 oz.) cans navy beans
oregano
sugar
1 1/4 c. small pasta
4 garlic cloves
1 (16 oz.) can chopped tomatoes
beef or sausage (optional)
salt
pepper
2 qt. water

Preparation

Brown garlic and onion in oil.
Add other ingredients, except pasta and beans.
Simmer for about 1/2 hour.
Add the pasta and beans and cook until the pasta is tender (keep stirring).
Let set for about 15 minutes.
You may substitute peas, broccoli or cauliflower instead of beans.