~ pasta e fagioli ~ my way

Ingredients For ~ pasta e fagioli ~ my way

• 1/2 lb

  mixed dried beans
• 1/4 c

  olive oil
• 1 1/2 c

  each, chopped celery, onion and thin sliced carrots
• 6-8 md

  cloves, garlic...minced
• 8 c

  beef broth
• 1/2 Tbsp

  better than bullion beef paste or to taste
• 1-14 oz

  diced roasted chopped tomatoes
• 1/4 tsp

  red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp

  each - oregano, italian seasoning
• 3/4 tsp

  basil
• 2 Tbsp

  parsley flakes
• 1/2 lb

  browned sausage roll, i used bob evans hot
• 1/2-3/4 c

  ditalini, uncooked
• Salt

  and pepper to taste if needed