beef and red wine broth

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
• 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
• 2 - carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 - parsnip, peeled and chopped
• 8 to10 cloves garlic (about half of a small head),peeled and chopped
• 3/4 cup chopped fresh italian parsley
• 5 cups beef stock or a combo of beef and chicken stock
• 1 cup dry red wine
• - salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup small pasta, such as shells or orzo
• - grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, for garnish (optional)