Dar's Veggie/Bean/Pasta Stew

By nlhartman

Dar always said that no one would even notice that this dish is meatless! Delicious! I miss you Dar!

Ingredients

• 2 T. olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
• 6 c. vegetable stock
• 1 28 oz. can chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 c. tomato paste
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 large stalks of celery, sliced
• 1 c. thinkly sliced Savoy cabbage
• 1/4 c. chopped parsley
• 1 T. chopped fresh basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 15 oz. can small cannelloni or white beans
• 1 c. chickpeas
• 1 c.(dry)Fusilli pasta(or any similar pasta)
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 3/4-1 c. greated Parmesan cheese
• Can add: few drops of truffle oil, black beans, extra garlic, spinach

Preparation

Step 1

In a large stockpot, heat olive oil and saute garlic and onion until translucent. Add stock, tomatoes, tomato paste, carrots, celery, cabbage, parsley, basil and bay leaf and cook for 30-40 minutes until veggies are tender. Add beans, chickpeas and pasta and simmer for another 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top.