PASTA E FAGIOLI

Steps:

• Sauté diced garlic in extra virgin olive oil until golden. Add sausage, break meat into chunks with spoon and cook about 5 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes with liquid, broth and wine; simmer for 30-45 minutes. Add spices (basil, and thyme, oregano) to taste. If the consistency becomes too thick, add more broth or water as desired. After it has simmered 30 to 45 minutes, add the beans and 3/4 box of the pasta (less if you want more of a soup consistency).
• Cover and remove from heat. Soup will thicken from the starch in the beans and macaroni. Stir a few times and keep covered until the pasta is cooked. Serve with lots of grated cheese on top.