1 c. or 1/2 pkg. pea beans
1 tbsp. minced onion
1/2 clove garlic, minced
1 sprig parsley, minced
1/4 c. olive oil
1 stalk celery, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. canned Italian tomatoes
1 c. chopped cabbage or spinach
1 c. cooked macaroni
Grated Parmesan cheese

Soak beans until soft. Drain, add 5 cups water and simmer until tender, adding more water as it cooks away. Saute onion, garlic, parsley and celery in olive oil until lightly browned. Add salt, pepper, tomatoes and cabbage or spinach. Bring to a boil and add beans with the macaroni. Simmer 30 minutes longer. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese. Serves 6.