Pasta Bean Casserole Recipe Sandsquish

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 can (16 ounces) white beans
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 cup tiny pasta shells
• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons instant chicken or vegetable bouillon, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese

1. Combine oil, onion and garlic in a 2 1/2-quart microwave-safe casserole.
2. Cover and cook with 650 watts, stirring once halfway through, for 3 minutes.
3. Add the beans with their liquid, the tomato sauce, pasta shells, water, bouillon and seasonings.
4. Cover and microwave with 650 watts until pasta is tender, 14 to 18 minutes.
5. Stir in peas and cheese and let stand 5 minutes.

olive oil, onion, clove garlic, white beans, tomato sauce, pasta shells, water, chicken, thyme, basil, frozen peas, shredded cheese

Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/pasta-bean-casserole-30648 (may not work)