Pasta E Fagioli

INGREDIENTS

• 5-6 large cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon each dried basil, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 1 (28-oz) can whole peeled or diced tomatoes
• 2 (16-oz) cans great northern white beans, drained and rinsed
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 16 oz dry pasta, cooked al-dente according to package directions
• 1/4-1 cup reserved pasta water