INGREDIENTS
1 lb
Italian sausage, ground mild or spicy
1
Basil, fresh
1/2 cup
Carrots
2
Celery, ribs
3 tsp
Garlic
2/3 cup
Great northern or navy beans, dried white
2/3 cup
Kidney beans, dried red
1/2
Yellow or white onion
4 cups
Chicken broth
1 cup
Ditalini pasta
1/4 tsp
Black pepper
1
Black pepper, cracked
1 1/2 tsp
Italian blend seasoning, dried
1/4 tsp
Red pepper flakes
1 tsp
Salt
1
Parmesan cheese, grated
1 can (15 oz per can) diced tomatoes (not drained)