Bean Bolognese (Bolognese de Frijol) - Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano

Ingredients

• 1 14-ounce can vegetarian beans
• 2 tablespoons oil (olive, canola, vegetable)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped carrot
• 1/4 cup chopped celery (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup white wine (optional)
• 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
• 8 ounces whole-wheat wheat pasta
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese