Pasta Fagioli (Pasta and Beans)

Ingredients (16)

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 medium celery stalk
• 1 medium carrot
• 1 15 oz can cannellini beans
• 15 oz can tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
• 1 large bay leaf
• 1 tbsp basil
• 1 tbsp parsley
• 1 tsp oregano
• 2 14 oz each cans fat free chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarians)
• 2 cups water
• kosher salt and pepper to taste
• 6 oz dry Ditalini pasta or other small pasta
• grated parmesan cheese for topping (optional