pasta e fagioli

Ingredients

• 1/2 box ditalini pasta (ronzoni or barilla is better!)
• 1 large carrot,diced
• 1 stalk celery,diced
• 1 small onion,choppped
• 4 cloves garlic,minced
• 1 cup parsley, italian,chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 quarts chicken broth
• 1 can tomatoes, canned and chopped, with liquid,italian is preferred
• 2 cans beans,one white,one red,16 ounce(dry can be substituted but must be soaked the night before)
• 1 cup romano cheese, grated(for garnish)
• 1 dash red pepper flakes(optional)
• 1 package fresh herbs,one sprig of each,rosemary,thyme,basil wrapped in cheese cloth.