Pasta Fagiola

Description
Spaghetti Sauce (Meatless) by the US Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe

Ingredients

 * 11 oz uncooked macaroni (1⅓ cups raw)
 * 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon oil
 * 1 cup green peppers, chopped
 * ⅔ cup onion, chopped
 * ⅔ cup celery, chopped
 * 2 cups spaghetti sauce
 * 2 cups water
 * ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
 * 2 cups undrained vegetarian beans (or ½ cup dry Great Northern beans, soaked and cooked)

Directions

 * 1) Cook pasta; drain and set aside.
 * 2) While pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large saucepan.
 * 3) Add chopped green pepper, chopped onion, and chopped celery.
 * 4) Stir-fry until soft and tender, about 5 minutes.
 * 5) Add spaghetti sauce, water, and garlic powder.
 * 6) Simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
 * 7) Add beans and drained pasta.
 * 8) Mix and serve.

Variations

 * Top each serving with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese for extra Italian flavor.