Ingredients
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 of a medium onion,finely chopped
3 cloves chopped or pressed garlic
1 t. oregano (dried)
1 t. basil (dried)
3 bay leaves
4 cups tomato sauce
10 cups water
1 lb. white kidney beans, drained (1 large can)
1 large can ceci beans, drained
3/4 lb. dittalini pasta
1 T. parsley flakes (or 3/4 cup chopped fresh)
salt & pepper to taste
parmesan cheese
Preparation
Heat olive oil and add chopped onion, garlic, oregano, basil, & bay leaves. Saute 10-15 minutes over low-medium heat. Add tomato sauce; heat through. Add 10 cups of water and cover partially. Cook over medium heat 20 minutes. Add beans with salt & pepper to taste. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Add pasta and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in parsley. Thin with more water, if necessary. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese when serving.
