In a pot, heat 1/2 cup olive oil until hot. Add 1 cup sliced celery, 1 cup sliced onions, 5 cloves crushed garlic - saute on medium heat, stirring until softened. Add 3 cups diced tomatoes (I used fresh, but canned ones are fine) and 3 Tblsp. tomato paste. Season with salt and pepper. Add 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper and a couple tblsp. chopped parsley. Stir well and add 3 cups water. Cover and simmer for 1/2 hour.
In another pot, bring water to a rolling boil and add 8 oz. small pasta (shells, ditalini...) and cook until ALMOST done. Drain and set aside.
Stir in 3-4 cups of COOKED cannellini beans (white kidney beans, rinsed and dried) or any other type of white beans (great northern, navy). Cover and cook another 30 minutes. Add the cooked pasta, stir.
Scoop into bowls and have fresh grated parmesan & Italian bread ready to make this complete!!!
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