~ pasta e fagioli ~ my way

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound mixed dried beans
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups each, chopped celery, onion and thin sliced carrots
• 6-8 medium cloves, garlic...minced
• 8 cups beef broth
• 1/2 tablespoon better than bullion beef paste or to taste
• 1-14 ounce diced roasted chopped tomatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon each - oregano, italian seasoning
• 3/4 teaspoon basil
• 2 tablespoons parsley flakes
• 1/2 pound browned sausage roll, i used bob evans hot
• 1/2-3/4 cup ditalini, uncooked
• Salt - and pepper to taste if needed