Pasta e Fagioli

olive oil

large yellow onion, chopped

large carrots, chopped

large stalks celery, chopped

garlic cloves, minced

dried oregano

dried red pepper flakes

crushed tomatoes (or ground, peeled tomatoes)

low-sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth)

kidney beans, rinsed and drained

bay leaves

small shaped pasta such as shells, ditalini, or elbows

salt

black pepper

chopped fresh parsley

grated Parmesan cheese