warming, healthy italian meatball soup

Ingredients

• 1-12 oz package al fresco brand italian style tomato & basil meatballs
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 3-4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1-28 oz can tutturosa italian-style diced & crushed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup prego-low sodium pasta sauce, ( or your favorite.)
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
• 1-1/2 teaspoon dried italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1/4 cup grated or shredded parmesn cheese
• 1/2 cup uncooked whole grain elbow macaroni
• 1/2 cup frozen,, sliced carrots
• 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, chopped or torn into bite sized pieces