Pasta E Fagioli

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 12 lb mushroom, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans low-sodium tomatoes, with juice
• 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 23 cup fresh basil
• 12 lb spinach, cleaned,stems removed and leaves chopped
• salt and pepper (optional)
• 1 lb ziti pasta, cooked al dente
• grated parmesan cheese (optional)

1. Saute onion, garlic, mushrooms, bell pepper& celery for 5 minutes or until soft.
2. Reduce heat and add tomatoes (w/juice)& beans.
3. Cover& simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Add spinach, basil, salt& pepper and simmer 15 more minutes.
5. Toss with additional chopped basil to taste and serve over pasta (optional).

onion, garlic, mushroom, red bell pepper, stalks celery, tomatoes, cannellini beans, fresh basil, spinach, salt, pasta, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pasta-e-fagioli-58693 (may not work)