2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 tablespoon chopped garlic |
2 cups chopped onions |
2 cups sliced carrots |
1 cup sliced celery |
1 cup chopped red pepper |
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil |
2 teaspoons dried oregano |
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes |
salt & freshly ground black pepper |
1 (28 ounce) can italian style plum tomatoes |
4 teaspoons condensed chicken broth (boullion) |
3 cups boiling water |
1 1/2 cups small sized pasta (i use shells) |
1 (14 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained |
1 (14 ounce) can white kidney beans, drained |
shaved parmesan cheese (preferably parmigiano reggiano) |
