SAUCY BEANS 'N PASTA

1 pkg (16-oz) penne pasta

1 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms

1 med onion, chopped

1 jar (26-oz) spaghetti sauce of your choice

1 can or two cups Great Northern Beans

1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 can diced tomatoes, drained

1 can (8-oz) tomato sauce

1 can (6-oz) tomato paste

Cook pasta as directed on package and drain.

While pasta cooks, spray a 12-inch skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Cook the mushroom and onion in skillet about 5 minutes, stirring often until veggies are crisp-tender.

Stir the remaining ingredients into the skillet and heat to boiling then reduce heat to simmer. Simmer, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve over the pasta and garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Serves: 8

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