Pasta E Fagioli - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. uncooked small pasta
1 lb. ground chuck
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 medium carrots, chopped
1/4 tsp. crushed hot pepper flakes
1 (28 oz.) can plum tomatoes, chopped
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley (optional)
1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans
1 tsp. each: basil, rosemary and oregano
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Cook pasta, using package directions; drain.
Brown ground chuck in heavy 5-quart saucepan, stirring until crumbly; drain. Add olive oil, onion, carrots and hot pepper flakes.
Cook until vegetables are tender.
Add tomatoes, basil, rosemary and oregano. Bring to boil.
Add beans and pasta; mix gently.
Season with salt and pepper.
Simmer for 2 minutes.
Garnish servings with cheese and parsley.
Makes 6 servings.