Pasta Fagioli

By jamezsmith56

Pasta Fagioli

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoonolive oil
• 2 stalkscelery, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 clovesgarlic, minced
• 2 teaspoonsdried parsley
• 1 teaspoonItalian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes
• salt to taste
• 1 (14.5 ounce) canchicken broth
• 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) cantomato sauce
• 1/2 cupuncooked spinach pasta
• 1 (15 ounce) cancannellini beans, with liquid

Preparation

Step 1

1.Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook celery, onion, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and salt in the hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes and tomato sauce, and simmer on low for 15 to 20 minutes.

2.Add pasta and cook 10 minutes, until pasta is tender.

3.Add undrained beans and mix well. Heat through. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.