Grandpa Len’s Pasta with Beans

• 2 t. butter (or olive oil)
• 1 t. sugar
• 1 large onion cut in half lengthwise and sliced as thinly as possible
• 1 ½ C. cooked Great Northern or navy beans (or a 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed)
• 1 medium tomato, finely diced
• 2 to 3 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley, marjoram or basil (or a mixture of all three)
• 8 ounces pasta
• ½ t. salt (1/4 teaspoon if using canned beans)
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil

1. Heat the butter and sugar in a large, heavy saucepan.
2. Add onion and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until onion is a rich golden color, about 15 minutes.
3. Add beans, tomato and herbs and cook, stirring gently, just until heated through.
4. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente; toss with salt and olive oil.
5. Add onion-bean mixture and toss gently.

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