Quick and Easy Garbanzo and Tomato Pasta

This dish comes together in about 30 minutes. If I have the time I usually cook the sauce for longer to allow the flavors to deepen. This goes well with a nice spicy red wine. A friend made this for me, and it has been a staple ever since.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8  ounces rotini pasta
•  olive oil
• 1  small onion, diced
• 28  ounces diced tomatoes
• 15  ounces garbanzo beans, rinsed
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1  bay leaf
•  salt and pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cook rotini according to package directions.
2. While pasta is cooking, heat oil in non stick pan, add onions and cook until lightly browned.
3. Add in tomatoes, beans, and seasonings.
4. Reduce heat, cover and simmer at least 5 minutes or until pasta is ready (or until everyone is home for dinner).
5. Toss pasta with sauce and sprinkle with the grated parmesean cheese.
6. EAT!