INGREDIENTS
1
medium onion, peeled & finely chopped
2 tbsp
olive oil
2 tbsp
tomato paste
6
fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
1 tbsp
fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
3 cloves
garlic, peeled & pressed
15
-ounce can cannellini or great northern beans, drained & rinsed
5 cups
hot water
1 1/3 tsp
salt
1/2 tsp
black pepper
1 lb
ditalini pasta (or other small pasta)
1/3 cup
freshly grated Parmesan cheese
red pepper flakes
extra Parmesan to serve