#2975 - Pasta and Peas

(by Shirley McNevich)

2 cups any shape of pasta (cooked and drained according to box directions--do NOT rinse)
2 TBSP olive oil
3 garlic cloves (crushed)
2 - 14oz. cans Swanson chicken broth (or make your own)
1 cup diced tomatoes (more if you wish)
oregano (as much as you wish)
black pepper (as much as you wish)
1 - 10oz. bag frozen peas
grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling

Cook and drain pasta according to box directions--do NOT rinse. In a saucepan add the olive oil and crushed garlic--cook/stir over medium heat until garlic is browned. Slowly add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, black pepper and oregano--if too thick add up to 1/2 cup water and stir again. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover with a lid. Let it simmer for 5 minutes. Retrieve any garlic pieces and discard them. Add the peas--simmer until peas are hot. Add drained pasta--turn heat to medium and cook/stir until pasta is hot. Serve mixture with grated Parmesan cheese.