Vegetarian Pasta E Fagioli

Ingredients:
•1 tsp salt + 1/2 tsp
•1 1/2 cups small shell or bow tie pasta (WHOLE WHEAT)
•4 cups water
•2 cans great northern beans
•3 tbsp olive oil
•1 onion, diced
•3 cloves garlic, minced
•2 tsp fresh basil, chopped
•1 tsp dried oregano
•1/2 tsp pepper
•1 1/2 tbsp paprika
•1 cup tomato sauce

Directions:
1. Cook the pasta in the water with 1 teaspoon of salt. Drain almost all the water, then add the beans. Cover.
2. In a separate skillet, sautee the onions, garlic, basil, oregano and salt and pepper for 3 to 5 minutes, until the onions are soft.
3. Add the onions and spices to the beans and pasta.
4. Over low heat, add the paprika and tomato sauce and stir until well blended and heated through.