INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
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1 cup diced onion
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1 cup peeled and chopped carrot
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1 cup chopped zucchini
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2 ribs celery, chopped
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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4 cups low-sodium beef broth
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1 (28-ounce) can crushed Italian style tomatoes
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1 teaspoon dry basil
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1 teaspoon dry oregano
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1/2 teaspoon thyme
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1 bay leaf
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1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
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1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
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1 cup ditalini pasta, uncooked
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan