Jimmy's Minestrone

Ingredients

• 29 oz canned tomatoes
• 1/2 cup canned tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup carrot
• 1/2 cup celery
• 1/4 cup Onion
• 10 oz frozen green peas
• 10 oz frozen green beans
• 1/4 cup margarine
• salt
• pepper
• oregano
• dried basil
• 2 oz Pasta
• 2 oz spaghetti
• 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Squish tomatoes in bottom of 6 quart kettle.
2. Add tomato sauce, vegetables, margarine and water.
3. Season to taste with pepper, oregano, basil and salt (optional).
4. Simmer, covered, until carrots are tender, about 2 hours.
5. Add Pasta and spaghetti (which has been broken into 2-inch pieces) to soup.
6. Cook uncovered 10-12 minutes, until Pasta is tender.
7. Serve immediately or let stand over very low heat until ready to serve.
8. Top with one tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese.