Pantry Tomato Bean Pasta

A cheap pantry dinner made with pasta, canned tomatoes, beans, and simple seasonings.

Prep time: 5 minutes. Cook time: 15 minutes. Total time: 20 minutes. Servings: 4.

Ingredient: 12 ounces pasta

Ingredient: 1 can diced tomatoes or tomato sauce

Ingredient: 1 can beans, drained

Ingredient: 1 tablespoon oil

Ingredient: 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Ingredient: 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Ingredient: 1/2 teaspoon salt

Ingredient: 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Ingredient: 1/2 cup reserved pasta water

Step 1: Cook pasta according to package directions and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.

Step 2: Warm oil, tomatoes, beans, seasonings, and a splash of pasta water in the same pot.

Step 3: Simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 4: Add pasta back to the pot and toss until coated.

Step 5: Add more pasta water if needed and serve.

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