(Spicy) Pasta Fagioli - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce, low sodium
2 cups water
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth, low sodium
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, low sodium
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
2 cups ditalini
4 carrots, peeled and sliced into coins
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 lb capicola (spicy Italian ham)
salt and pepper
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

Heat oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
Stir in broth, water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil.
Add pasta and carrots; simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in beans, Capicola, salt and pepper. Heat through.
Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and garlic bread.