Pasta E Fagioli Mix - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup dried great northern beans
1/2 cup dried pinto bean
1/2 cup dried red beans
1/4 cup dehydrated onion
1/2 cup dehydrated mixed vegetables
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder or 2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon granules
1 1/2 1 1/2 cups bow tie pasta or 1 1/2 cups penne pasta, tied up in a little mesh bag

Preparation

Pick through beans.
Combine with all the ingredients except pasta, which you want to tie in a little mesh or plastic bag.
Place in a decorative jar, tie with a ribbon and give with 1 28 oz can of stewed tomatoes and: In a large stockpot, combine bean mixture and 12 cups water.
Bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes.
Reduce heat and simmer for 2 and 1/2 to 3 hours, or until beans are tender.
Add tomatoes and pasta, simmering for 10 minutes more.