Pasta Fagioli

A great recipe for a cold night. Compliments of Recipe Cove

Pasta Fagioli

2 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 to 2 teaspoons parsley
1 to 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
salt
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 to 3/4 cup uncooked small shell or elbow macaroni
1 (16 ounce) can cannellini beans or white kidney beans, undrained
grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Saute celery, onion, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, red pepper and salt.

2. Add chicken broth, tomatoes, and tomato sauce, and simmer on low for 15 to 20 minutes.

3. Add pasta and cook 10 to 15 minutes until pasta is tender.

4. Add undrained beans and mix well.

Serve with grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

Makes 4 + servings

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