Preparation / Directions:
Directions In a 2 quart stockpot over medium heat saut‚ bacon til tender, add onion and garlic. Reduce heat to medium-low and saut‚ until onion is translucent and bacon browns. Add chicken broth and crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Add beans, cheese, parsley, pepper, oregano and crushed red pepper. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes. Meanwhile in a saucepan boil pasta according to directions to al dente stage (cooked to a point where the pasta is tender but slightly underdone if you were cooking for sauce). Drain pasta and add cooked pasta to soup.
You won't believe how easy this is and how wonderful it tastes! A great quick meal, this and a sandwich and a serving of fruit is a meal you'll want to repeat again and ag
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