Pasta Fagiol
["1/4 c. olive oil", "1 medium chopped onion", "2 (16 oz.) cans navy beans", "oregano", "sugar", "1 1/4 c. small pasta", "4 garlic cloves", "1 (16 oz.) can chopped tomatoes", "beef or sausage (optional)", "salt", "pepper", "2 qt. water"]
["Brown garlic and onion in oil.", "Add other ingredients, except pasta and beans.", "Simmer for about 1/2 hour.", "Add the pasta and beans and cook until the pasta is tender (keep stirring).", "Let set for about 15 minutes.", "You may substitute peas, broccoli or cauliflower instead of beans."]
["olive oil", "onion", "navy beans", "oregano", "sugar", "pasta", "garlic", "tomatoes", "beef", "salt", "pepper", "water"]