Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped fine
  • 1 (16 oz.) can peas
  • 1 tsp. salt or to taste
  • sprinkle of oregano
  • 4 c. water (more water can be added if too thick)
  • 1 c. elbow macaroni or spaghetti, broken small
  • 1 Tbsp. salad oil
  • 1/2 c. chopped tomatoes (fresh or canned)
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • sprinkle of basil

Method

  • Saute onions in salad oil until soft and clear. Pour drained peas (save liquid) into pan with onion. Mash peas with a fork. Pour liquid from peas in pot. Add remaining ingredients, except macaroni. Cook over low heat for about 20 minutes. Add macaroni; continue to cook until macaroni is done (but not too soft). Serves 4.