Pasta Fagioli Soup(Country: Italian) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 (14 oz.) cans cannellini beans
2 c. spaghetti sauce (canned or homemade)
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 c. sliced mushrooms
2 Tbsp. parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. rosemary
1/2 c. cooked ditalini pasta or small pasta
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
1 to 2 c. water (if needed)

Preparation

Saute garlic and onions in olive oil in a large sauce or soup pan until soft.
Add beans, spaghetti sauce, mushrooms, parsley, salt, pepper, oregano and rosemary.
Simmer for 1 hour, covered. Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes in boiling water and add small amounts at a time.
Add Parmesan cheese.
If soup is too thick, add water.
Makes 10 to 12 servings.