Twig's Pasta Fagioli (pasta Fazool)

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup uncooked ditalini (or other small pasta)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can cannellini beans
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• fresh grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 heat olive oil in a large stock pot.
• 2 saute carrots, celery, garlic, and onion for 5 minutes or until tender.
• 3 add diced tomatoes and chicken stock.
• 4 add beans and remaining spices.
• 5 simmer for 60 minutes.
• 6 during the last 20 minutes of cooking, add the macaroni.
• 7 when serving, top with fresh grated parmesan cheese.