MARINARA SAUCE

2 Tbsp of olive oil
2 cloves of garlic
1 large can of crushed tomatoes
1 Tbsp of oregano
1 Tbsp of basil
salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste
1/4 cup of water

Saute garlic in oil (do not burn)
Add crushed tomatoes and water
Add oregano, basil, salt, pepper and garlic powder

Cook over low heat approximately 20 to 30 minutes.

Serve over your favorite pasta

*This is a great meal to make when you really need something quick.
You can always add a jar or can of drained mushrooms to it to make it a little different.

PEAS AND MACARONI

1/2 lb of elbow macaroni
1 can of peas
1/2 onion sliced
2-3 tbsp. of olive oil
2 cloves of garlic

Saute garlic and onion in oil.
Add peas (including water)
Season with salt and pepper

Separately, cook elbow macaroni in boiling water (add 1 tsp of salt to the water)
when almost done, drain macaroni, reserving some of the water.

Combine the macaroni with the peas and add as much of the reserved water to make it to the consistency you like.

Cook together about 15 minutes. Add 1 tbsp of butter and stir.

Serve with grated parmesan or romano cheese.



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PASTA FA-GIOLI (BEANS AND PASTA)

Pasta Fa-Gioli (Beans and Pasta)

1/2 pound of pasta (tubbitini or ditalini)
1 large can of cannelini beans
2 cloves of garlic
1-2 tbsp olive oil

In a medium size saucepan saute garlic in oil
Add beans (including the water)
Season to taste with salt, pepper, garlic powder

Boil pasta in a large pot
when almost done, drain reserving some of the water.
Add pasta to beans along with some of the reserved water (the amount is up to you)
Cook together on low heat for about 20 minutes to combine flavors.

Serve with grated romano or parmesan cheese.