# Pasta Fagioli

## Ingredients

- 1 cup ditalini pasta, cooked
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb spicy Italian sausage, casing removed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks of celery, diced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (16 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¾ tsp dried thyme
- 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans
- 1 can (15 oz) great northern beans
- Salt and pepper to taste

## Directions

In large pot, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage to
skillet and cook until browned and crumbled, about 3-5 minutes. Drain excess
fat and set aside. Add remaining olive oil to the stockpot. Add garlic, onion,
carrots and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally until tender, about 3-4
minutes. Whisk in chicken broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, basil, oregano,
thyme, sausage and 1 cup of water. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring
to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 10-15
minutes. Stir in pasta and beans. Stir until heated through.