Laura's Lean | Pasta e Fagioli

Ingredients

• 1 LB Laura's Lean Ground Beef92% lean
• 1 TBSP Olive oil
• 1/2 Cup Yellow onionchopped
• 2 Carrotschopped
• 2 Celery stalkschopped
• 2 TSPS Italian seasoning
• 2 Cloves Garlicminced
• 1 Can Crushed tomatoes28-ounce can
• 4 Cups Beef brothplus more if needed
• 2 TSPS Granulated sugaroptional
• 2 Bay leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 1/4 Cups Small-shaped pasta of choice
• 1 Can Pinto beans15-ounce can, drained, rinsed
• 1 Can Great northern or cannellini beans15-ounce can, drained, rinsed
• Freshly grated or shredded parmesan or Romano cheese for serving
• Chopped fresh parsley for servingoptional