Jimmy's Minestrone

Ingredients

 * 29 oz canned tomatoes
 * 1/2 cup canned tomato sauce
 * 1/2 cup carrot
 * 1/2 cup celery
 * 1/4 cup onion
 * 10 oz frozen green peas
 * 10 oz frozen green beans
 * 1/4 cup margarine
 * salt
 * pepper
 * oregano
 * dried basil
 * 2 oz pasta
 * 2 oz spaghetti
 * 1 tbsp parmesan cheese

Directions
Squish tomatoes in bottom of 6 quart kettle. Add tomato sauce, vegetables, margarine and water. Season to taste with pepper, oregano, basil and salt (optional). Simmer, covered, until carrots are tender, about 2 hours. Add pasta and spaghetti (which has been broken into 2-inch pieces) to soup. Cook uncovered 10-12 minutes, until pasta is tender. Serve immediately or let stand over very low heat until ready to serve. Top with one tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese.