Ditalini With Beans

This is a very quick and easy recipe. Its the perfect comfort food.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb pasta, ditalini (half the box)
• 1 (12 ounce) can  baked beans (I like Bush's brand any flavor)
• 1  onion, chopped
• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 1  tablespoon brown sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
•  salt
•  pepper

Directions

1. Cook and drain the pasta according to box directions.
2. Reserve 1/4 cup of the water that the pasta was boiled inches.
3. As the pasta cooks, heat the oil in a deep skillet.
4. Lightly saute the onions.
5. Add the red pepper flakes to the skillet (optional).
6. Add the beans and let it come to a boil, stirring frequently.
7. Stir in the brown sugar.
8. A little at a time, add the pasta water. Allow it to mix in with the rest of the ingredients before adding more water.
9. Add the drained pasta to the skillet.
10. Add salt and pepper to taste.
11. Stir and heat through.
12. Enjoy!