Italian beans pasta

Date:    Mon, 25 Jul 94 15:51:03 PDT
 From:    Cindy Tobias 
 
                          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.