INGREDIENTS
3 tbsp
olive oil
1
whole firm onion (diced)
4 cloves
garlic (minced)
1
medium zucchini (sliced and quartered)
3
whole small carrots (peeled and diced)
2
stalks celery (diced)
2 tbsp
fresh parsley (chopped)
1 1/2 tsp
dried oregano
1 tsp
Italian Seasoning
1 tsp
salt
1 tsp
fresh ground pepper
1 tbsp
basil (juilenned)
1 tsp
fresh thyme leaves
6 cups
vegetable broth (low salt)
1 14.5 ounce can
diced tomatoes (low salt) do not drain
1
bottle Cento Rustica Passata *
1 cup
hot water
1
bay leaf
1 oz
can Italian cut green beans (drained and rinsed)
1 oz
can red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
1 oz
can cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
1 oz
can garbanzo beans (drained and rinsed)
4 cups
fresh baby spinach (lightly packed)
1 cup
small shell pasta
Fresh grated Parmesan cheese for garnish