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 (1 1/3 cups raw)
 * 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon oil
 * 1 cup green peppers, chopped
 * 2/3 cup onion, chopped
 * 2/3 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. Add chopped green pepper, chopped onion, and chopped celery. Stir-fry until soft and tender, about 5 minutes.

3.Add spaghetti sauce, water, and garlic powder. Simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.

4.Add beans and drained pasta. Mix and serve.

Variations

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