3/4 lb. dry Northern beans
3/4 lb. macaroni
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 clove garlic
Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, salt & pepper to taste

Soak, cook and drain beans. Cook and drain macaroni. Put tomato paste, garlic and herbs in skillet and let cook until nice and orange (you may want to add a little water). Add cooled beans and macaroni and cook until done.