Pasta E Fagioli - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups rinsed cancelling beans
2 cups canned unsalted whole tomates with juice
1 cup sliced celery
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cups canned low sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1/4 cup acini di pepe pasta or 1/4 cup other small shell pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Place beans, tomatoes with juices, celery and garlic in a large saucepan.
Add chicken broth and 1 cup water.
Bring to a boil, breaking up tomatoes with the edge of a spoon.
Cover, lower the heat to medium and simmer 10 minutes.
Add oil and pasta.
Boil, uncovered, about 8 minutes or until pasta is tender.
Add basil and salt and pepper to taste.
Serve and bowls and pass the Parmesan to sprinkle on.