Mediterranean Vineyards - Recipes - Pasta e Fagioli with Italian Sausage

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 slices bacon, chopped into pieces
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 1 tbsp garlic minced
• 1/3 cup celery
• 1/2 cup carrots, grated
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy)
• 1 cup fresh tomato, diced
• 1 tbsp fresh Italian parsley
• 1/4 tsp sage
• 7 cups chicken broth
• 3 cans of garbanzo beans
• 1 1/2 cups pasta, small shells
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan or Romano for garnish