Pasta Fagioli - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 c. water
1 (16 oz.) cannellini beans
1 lb. ditalini or elbow macaroni
fresh parsley, chopped
1 small onion, minced
grated cheese
salt
pepper

Preparation

In a saucepan, fry the garlic and onion in the oil until golden brown.
Add tomato sauce and water.
Let cook 10 minutes. Add beans (with juice); stir gently and continue to simmer.
Cook macaroni al dente; drain.
Add to bean mixture.
Stir.
If too thick, add a little more water.
Add parsley, salt and pepper. Serve immediately or else the pasta will absorb all the liquid. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
Al dente means firm.