Pasta Fagioli (fazool)

This is a little different than what I've seen posted, but still good.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained & rinsed
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1  cup vegetable broth
• 2  cups water
• 1  teaspoon dried parsley
• 1  teaspoon dried basil
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 -1 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  cup  small cooked pasta
•  grated  Italian cheese (your choice)

Directions

1. In a large pot saute onion & garlic in oil until soft.
2. Add beans, tomato sauce,veggie broth & water.
3. Stir.
4. Add spices.
5. Stir.
6. Bring to a boil,then lower to a simmer.
7. Simmer about 1 hour.