Easy Pasta E Fagioli (3 Ww Points) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 cup shredded carrot
2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (any variety)
2 small zucchini, diced
2 cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans
1 (7 ounce) package pasta shells
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 cup fresh parsley
optional
1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes

Preparation

Sautee onion and carrots in olive oil, just until they begin to soften. Add tomatos and beans (do NOT drain). Add chicken broth, zucchini, basil, and pepper flakes; heat to boiling. Add pasta, cook 12 minutes or until pasta is cooked al dente.
Top with parsley, and parmesan cheese if desired. Salt to taste.