Pasta e Fagioli

Ingredients

* 1 lb. lean ground beef, browned and drained
* 2 carrots, peeled and cut into short matchsticks
* 2 stalks celery, chopped
* 1 onion, chopped
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 teaspoons dried parsley
* 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
* 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
* salt to taste
* 1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
* 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
* 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
* 1/2 cup uncooked spinach pasta
* 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, with liquid

Directions

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook carrots, celery, onion, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, red pepper and salt until onion is translucent. Stir in ground beef, beef broth, tomatoes and tomato sauce, and simmer on low for 15 to 20 minutes.
2. Add pasta and cook 10 minutes, until pasta is tender.
3. Add undrained beans and mix well. Heat through. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

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