Shari Kimmey's Heartwarming Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 medium Onion chopped
• 3 stalks Celery chopped
• 4 oz pancetta chopped
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1 can navy beans drained
• 6 cups homemade chicken stock (or canned broth)
• 1 rind Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon fresh basil
• 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
• 1 large can chopped tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon tomato paste
• 1 lb ancini di pepe or other small pasta shape
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red pepper *
• grated Parmesan cheese for serving