Twig'S Pasta Fagioli (Pasta Fazool) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
6 cups chicken stock
1 cup uncooked ditalini (or other small pasta)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can cannellini beans
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans
2 carrots, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
fresh grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Heat olive oil in a large stock pot.
Saute carrots, celery, garlic, and onion for 5 minutes or until tender.
Add diced tomatoes and chicken stock.
Add beans and remaining spices.
Simmer for 60 minutes.
During the last 20 minutes of cooking, add the macaroni.
When serving, top with fresh grated parmesan cheese.