Pasta e Fagioli (Olive Garden Copycat)

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

ditalini pasta

1 lb

lean ground beef

1 tsp

garlic powder

1 tsp

onion powder

TB olive oil, divided

2 cups

diced carrots (about 4 medium ones)

2 cups

diced celery (about 6 stalks)

whole yellow onion, chopped

large cloves of garlic, minced

24 oz

tomato sauce

4 cups

chicken broth

15 oz

can diced tomatoes with juices

TB sugar

2 tsp

dried basil

1 tsp

dried oregano

1 tsp

dried thyme

1/2 tsp

fennel seeds

1/2 tsp

dried marjoram

15 oz

can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

15 oz

can great northern beans, drained and rinsed

salt and pepper

Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving