Instructions: In skillet heat oil and saute onion and garlic until transpaprent.Add the tomato paste and mix well. ad the tomatoes with their liquid, breaking up tomatoes with a fork. Add the undrained can of peas and simmer all gently and season with the basil, mint etc. to taste.

meanwhile prepare macaroni etc. Drain and do not rinse. Add this to the sauce and stir well. Remember that this dish is in the soup family . Serve in bowels topped with fresh grated cheese and serve with italian bread for a nourishing lunch.

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