Ingredients
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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5 garlic cloves, minced (use fresh garlic only)
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1 stalk celery, chopped
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1 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 teaspoon oregano
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fresh black pepper
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1 teaspoon basil
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1 medium bell pepper, diced
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4 cups water (more if needed)
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1 (650 ml) jar good spaghetti sauce (meat free)
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1 cup chickpeas, cooked
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1 cup dry pasta (any shape)
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1/2 cup parsley, minced
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parmesan cheese (use soy cheese if vegan)
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2 cups chopped onions
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1 medium carrot, diced
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in nonstick Dutch oven.
- Add onion, garlic and salt.
- Saute over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- Add celery, carrot, green beans and seasonings.
- Cover and cook overy very low heat 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add bell pepper, water and spaghetti sauce.
- Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
- Add beans and simmer another 5 minutes.
- Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add pasta.
- Stir and cook until pasta is done.
- Serve topped with parsley and parmesan.