Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta and Beans)

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 2 stalks celery , chopped
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.25 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• salt to taste
• 1 can chicken broth , 14.5 ounce
• 2 medium tomatoes , peeled and chopped
• 1 can tomato sauce , 8 ounce
• 0.5 cups ditalini or other small pasta
• 1 can cannellini beans , 15 ounce

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, celery, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, pepper flakes, and salt; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in chicken broth, tomato sauce, and tomatoes. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Add pasta and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in undrained beans and cook until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.

6. 6

   Serve hot and enjoy!