Pasta And Beans

Directions

1. 1
   Wash beans and put in 6-quart pot, then bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Turn stove off and let beans stand; set.
3. 3
   Soak for 1 hour.
4. 4
   Then turn stove back on and add salt, pepper, oregano, tomatoes and oil. Put on slow, cooking until tender, about 3 to 4 hours.
5. 5
   Cover pot with a tight lid to keep the liquid from evaporating while you are cooking the beans.
6. 6
   About 1 hour before they are eaten, cook ditalini for about 5 minutes in separate pot.
7. 7
   Then drain macaroni and put it in the pot with beans, mixing well.
8. 8
   Turn stove off under beans.
9. 9
   The macaroni will finish cooking without heat from the stove when mixed with bean liquid.
10. 10
    Serve with cheese.