Mamma's pasta e fagioli

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity	Measure	Ingredient
16	ounces	Can of cannellini beans
8	ounces	Can of tomato sauce
1	cup	Water
2		Cloves of garlic, minced
2	tablespoons	Olive oil
½	pounds	Elbow or ditalini macaroni,
		Cooked al dente
		Fresh parsley, chopped
		Grated cheese

Directions

Fry the garlic in oil gently until golden brown. Add the tomato sauce & water and cook for 10 minutes. Add the beans, stir gently. Drain and add the pasta to the bean mixture. Stir gently. If it gets too thick, add a little water. Add the parsley and serve immediately or the pasta will absorb all the liquid. Sprinkle with cheese and serve with Italian bread (from "Eat This" by Dom Deluise).