Pasta and Peas

This dish is very economical, fast and really tasty. Made this when I was first married and money was very tight.(we were in the military). I still make it a lot, using different kinds of beans.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 2

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

Directions

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