Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 lb. mild or spicy italian sausage
• 1 large onion - diced
• 3 medium carrots - diced
• 2 celery ribs - diced
• 4 cloves of garlic - minced
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 14.5 oz. can of cannellini beans - rinsed and drained
• 14.5 oz. can of red kidney beans - rinsed and drained
• 15 oz. can of diced tomatoes - with their juices
• 16 oz. tomato sauce
• Salt and pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp. rosemary
• 1 tbsp. thyme
• 1 cup ditalini pasta
• Parmesan
• Crushed red pepper - optional

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat
2. Add sausage and cook for 4-5 min.
3. Add onion, carrot, celery, thyme, rosemary then cook for about 6 min.
4. Stir in the garlic and cook for about 1 min.
5. Add broth, beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil then simmer for 5 min.
6. Add in pasta and cook until done
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add in parmesan and red pepper