Italian-style Beans and Pasta
 
1 can garbanzo beans
1 can Great Northern Beans
1 can red kidney beans
1 or 2 cans diced cooked tomatoes
2 large carrots
1 or 2 large onions, chopped
2 to 6 cloves of chopped garlic
2 large carrots, cut in thin strips
2 stalks celery, cut in chunks
3 - 4 heaping Tbsps of Italian Seasoning
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 lb. pasta
 
Saute garlic and onion till soft.  Add beans (entire can) and tomatoes and 3 ca
ns
of water.  When hot, add Italian Seasoning.  Bring to a boil, then cook till sp
ices
are well-blended.  Add pasta, carrots and celery and cook till pasta is ready -
-
about ten minutes.  Carrots should be slightly crunchy.  Adjust seasonings if
desired.  This makes a thick stew.  If you like it wetter, use more water.