INGREDIENTS
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1 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp unsalted butter (or sub 1 tbsp olive oil for vegetarian version)
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1 stalk celery, minced
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1 cup yellow onion, minced
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1/2 tbsp (2 cloves) fresh garlic, minced
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1 tsp fresh rosemary, leaves removed from woody stems and finely-minced (or sub 1/2 tsp dried rosemary)
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1/2 tsp dried thyme
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1/2 tsp ground sage
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1/2 tsp paprika
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1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, more or less to taste
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1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1-1/2 cups canned chopped tomatoes in purée
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5-6 cups rich chicken or vegetable stock
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1 cup uncooked ditalini pasta
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1 (15.8 oz) can white beans
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optional: 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, for serving