Pasta e Fagioli – Ciao Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 70g (1/3 cup) Olitalia Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 28oz can Ciao Authentica Crushed Tomatoes
• 1 large yellow onion
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 ribs celery
• 2 cloves fresh garlic, finely grated
• 32oz (4 cups) vegetable broth
• 1 can (15oz) pink beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15oz) roman beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 stems each of fresh rosemary, thyme, and oregano, tied in a bundle
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups water
• 2-3 cups short-cut pasta (ditalini, pipette, small shells, etc.)
• 2 medium Parmigiano Reggiano rinds, approx. 80g total (optional)
• 1 cup chopped kale (optional)