Prep veggies- wash, peel, chop-chop.
Brown sausage in couple tablespoons of olive oil.
Once meat is cooked through, add onion and garlic. Cook to soften 2-3 minutes.
Add carrots, celery, and bay leaf.
Next add tomato paste and stir to cook for a few minutes.
Add wine (optional) and cook 1-2 minutes.
Add beef stock. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer.
After the veggies have cooked for 15 min, add pasta. Cook for 5 minutes if using a small noodle like shells or macaroni.
Add rinsed beans and cook for 2 more minutes.
Serve with garlic bread- YUM!