Pasta Fagioli (Pasta and Beans)

olive oil

onion

garlic, chopped

medium celery stalk, chopped

medium carrot, finely chopped

cannellini beans

can tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes

large bay leaf

basil

parsley

oregano

each) cans fat free chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarians)

water

kosher salt and pepper

dry Ditalini pasta or other small pasta (gf pasta for gluten-free)

grated parmesan cheese for topping (optional