Quick and Easy Garbanzo and Tomato Pasta

Name: Quick and Easy Garbanzo and Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
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

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Recipe by GourmetGradStudent

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: 30mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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

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