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

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