Pasta Fagioli

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon oil
1 carrot, diced
2 celery sticks, diced
1/2 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup tomato puree
1-1/2 cup white or berlotti beans
1 cup vegetable stock
1 zucchini, diced
2 cups small whole grain pasta
2 tablespoons basil, chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 package baby spinach
salt and black pepper, to taste

Cook carrot, celery, and onion in the oil. Add the garlic and stir until aromatic. Add the tomatoes. When they wilt, stir in the puree, stock, and zucchini. Bring to a simmer and add the pasta. When pasta is nearly al dente, add the basil, parsley, and spinach. Season with salt and pepper when pasta is cooked.