Ingredients

• 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 -3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional or adjust to suit heat level)
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 cups chicken broth (can use beef broth)
• 4 cups tomato sauce (for a richer flavor use 2 cups each tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes)
• 1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 1 (10 ounce) can green beans, drained
• 2 cups chopped fresh spinach (rinsed over with cold water)
• 2 -3 medium zucchini, sliced thick (or coarsely chopped)
• cooked small shell pasta (use any amount desired, small shell pasta or macaroni will work fine)
• 1/3-1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (more for sprinkling)
• salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1/2 lb extra lean ground beef (or use half beef and pork)
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1/2 teaspoon white salt
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 green onion, finely chopped (use white part only)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced