Minestone

Ingredients:

3 T olive oil

2 lbs ground beef, browned

1 small onion, finely diced

2 c chopped celery

5-6 carrots, sliced

1 carton chicken broth

2 c water

4 c tomato sauce

½ c red wine

1 c kidney beans

1 can green beans

2 c baby spinach

Oregano, Basil, salt and pepper to taste

1 package seashell pasta

Directions:
Saute onion in oil. Add garlic celery, and carrots continuing to saute. Add broth, water, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil. Add red wine. Reduce heat and add both beans. Season with oregano, basil, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer 30 minutes.

In a separate pot, prepare pasta as directed on package. Drain and add to minestrone. Just before serving add spinach. Cook 2 minutes and serve.