K's pasta fagiole

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 180 Minutes

Ready In: 200 Minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

1 can(s) 15oz tomato sauce

1 cup(s) beef broth

5 stalk(s) chopped celery

1/2 package(s) ditalini

2 tablespoon(s) each oregano and basil

1 can(s) great northern beans drained and rinsed

1 can(s) kidney beans drained and rinsed

1 pound(s) lean ground beef

1 large chop. onion

1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper

2 can(s) petite diced tomatos

1 teaspoon(s) salt

1/2 package(s) shredded carrots

2 1/2 cup(s) spicy v8

1 teaspoon(s) thyme

1 tablespoon(s) white vinegar

10-12 clove(s) minced garlic

1/4 cup(s) fresh italian parsley, chopped

hot pepper sauce to taste

Directions:

1. brown beef in large pot over medium heat, drain fat. add vegetables including minced garlic cloves. saute 10 minutes. add rest of ingredients except pasta, simmer 2-3 hours. Cook pasta ( al dente) separately drain and add to soup. simmer 10 minutes longer. Spoon into bowls and top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

By RecipeOfHealth.com