Pasta E Fagioli Mix

• 1/2 cup dried great northern beans
• 1/2 cup dried pinto bean
• 1/2 cup dried red beans
• 1/4 cup dehydrated onion
• 1/2 cup dehydrated mixed vegetables
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder or 2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon granules
• 1 1/2 1 1/2 cups bow tie pasta or 1 1/2 cups penne pasta, tied up in a little mesh bag

1. Pick through beans.
2. Combine with all the ingredients except pasta, which you want to tie in a little mesh or plastic bag.
3. Place in a decorative jar, tie with a ribbon and give with 1 28 oz can of stewed tomatoes and: In a large stockpot, combine bean mixture and 12 cups water.
4. Bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 and 1/2 to 3 hours, or until beans are tender.
6. Add tomatoes and pasta, simmering for 10 minutes more.

dried great northern beans, pinto bean, red beans, onion, mixed vegetables, garlic, bay leaf, basil, rosemary, salt, pepper, chicken bouillon powder, pasta

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pasta-e-fagioli-mix-43336 (may not work)