6 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 onions, chopped 1 tsp chilli powder 4 bay leaves 0.5 tsp thyme 800g crushed tomato 2 cans red kidney beans 2 cans black beans 2.5 liter vegetable stock 500g short pasta (macaroni, spirals, rigatoni…) 1-2 tsp salt Black pepper to taste
Parmesan to serve
Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the garlic and onion and cook, without browning, until the onion is soft and clear. Stir in the chilli, bay leaves and thyme. Cook for one minute longer.
Add the canned tomatoes, beans and stock. Heat until boiling and add the pasta. Allow to boil gently until the pasta is cooked then add salt and black pepper to taste.