Hank Shaw

INGREDIENTS

3 tbsp

olive oil

1 cup

chopped onion

large carrot, peeled and chopped

large celery stalk, chopped

large garlic cloves, minced

1/4 tsp

chile flakes

1 tsp

Italian seasoning

6 cups

chicken or vegetable stock for vegetarian option

1 cup

chopped peeled tomatoes, fresh or canned

1/2 lb

ditalini pasta

2 15 ounce cans

cannellini or borlotti beans, drained and rinsed (or 3 1/2 cups of freshly cooked beans*)

1/4 cup

chopped parsley

Salt and black pepper