Pasta e Fagioli

I found this recipe on Pinterest.  It is currently simmering on my stove.  It's supposed to be a spin on the "pasta fazool" soup served at the Olive Garden.  We're going to have soup and fresh bread for dinner this week!

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced (1 cup)
• 1 large carrot, sliced (1 cup)
• 3 stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes
• 1 15-ounce can red kidney beans (with liquid)
• 1 15-ounce can great northern beans (with liquid)
• 1 15-ounce can of tomato sauce
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 pound (1/2 pkg.) ditali pasta
• 1 Tablespoon chopped parsley

1. Brown the ground beef in a large saucepan or pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion, carrot, celery and garlic and saute for 10 minutes.
3. Add remaining ingredients, except pasta, and simmer for 1 hour.
4. About 40 minutes into the simmering, add the dry pasta and let simmer.
5. Serve, top with parsley.