Middle Eastern Garbanzo Beans and Macaroni

Ingredients

• 1 lb elbow macaroni or rotini pasta
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, optional

Directions

1. 1

   Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat oil and butter over medium heat in a large pot until hot and melted.

3. 3

   Add onion and cook for 20 minutes, until tender.

4. 4

   Stir in garlic, salt, cumin, coriander, allspice and pepper and cook 1 more minute.

5. 5

   Add tomatoes and beans and heat to boiling over medium high heat.

6. 6

   Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. 7

   Add pasta and cook until heated through.

8. 8

   Toss with parsley before serving, if desired.