#1743 - Pasta Soup

(by Shirley McNevich)

1 box Barilla ditalini pasta (cooked according to box directions--drained but not rinsed)
Parmesan cheese
1 TBSP oil
1 garlic clove (minced)
1 small onion (chopped)
1 large can tomato sauce
2 cans of water (use empty tomato sauce can to measure)
salt and pepper to your taste
1 can great northern beans (drained)

In a saucepan add oil, minced garlic, and chopped onions--cook over medium heat until caramelized. Add tomato sauce, water, salt and pepper--stir. Cook pasta according to box directions--drain and return to the pot you cooked the pasta in. Add drained beans and tomato sauce mixture to the pasta--stir and cook over medium heat until hot. Serve in bowls and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top of the soup in each bowl.