Quick Minestrone *

4 bacon strips, diced
1 onion, chopped
4 carrots, chopped
3 garlic cloves
1 jar (28 oz) spaghetti sauce
4 cups beef broth
1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
2/3 cup uncooked small pasta
2 tsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp oregano
1 can cut green beans, drained
Parmesan Cheese

In stewpot, cook already diced bacon until crisp.  Remove to paper towels.  Drain, reserving 2 Tbsp drippings.  In reserved drippings, saute onion and carrots for 3-4 minutes.  Add garlic.  Stir in spaghetti sauce, broth, kidney beans, and garbanzo beans.  Bring to a boil.  Add pasta, brown sugar, basil and oregano.  Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until pasta is tender.  Add green beans and bacon; cook for 3-5 minutes longer.  Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Serves 10.