Pasta And Peas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 ounces ditalini, small elbow or small shells
1/2 onion, diced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 can peas, undrained
1 pinch dried basil, oregano,or both
1 cup water (from cooking the pasta)
salt and pepper

Preparation

Start the water for the pasta.
Meanwhile,heat a little of the oil in a sauce pan.
Add the onions and cook until golden.
(DO NOT BURN).
Add the herbs, peas,and 1/2 cup of water and the rest of the oil.
Keep warm.
Drain the cooked pasta and put it in a bowl.
Add the peas and mix.
Add the rest of the water, if needed.
I have also used Great Northern or Pork and beans--all undrained.
You may add a diced tomato to the onions and peas, if you like.
add the rest.