Dinner for Tonight...

Well, after spinning tonight I'm planning on cooking this lovely soup for dinner. I have wanted to cook it for probably three weeks... Seriously, I've been packing around the recipe just waiting to buy the groceries for it. Well, now I have them :)

Pasta Fagioli (like at Olive Garden)

Ingredients:
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt to taste
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup uncooked spinach pasta
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, with liquid

Directions:
In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook celery, onion, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, red pepper and salt until onion is translucent. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes and tomato sauce, and simmer on low for 15 to 20 minutes.
Add pasta and cook 10 minutes, until pasta is tender.
Add undrained beans and mix well. Heat through. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

I am very, VERY excited... Now I just have to survive spinning...