- 1 cup medium pasta shells, such as cavatelli
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small white onion, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, sliced
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup julienned sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
- 2 (16 ounce) cans BUSH'S® Garbanzo Beans, drained and divided
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook pasta according to directions. At the same time, in a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, rosemary, bay leaf and red pepper flakes. Add 2 cups water, tomatoes, carrots and BUSH'S(R) BEST Garbanzo Beans, reserving 1 cup whole beans. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 7-10 minutes.
- Puree vegetable mixture in blender or food processor and return to saucepan.
- Add pasta and remaining whole beans and heat through, adding water if soup is too thick.