1 can ceci beans
4 oz. tomato sauce
1 diced onion
1 diced celery stalk
1 minced garlic clove
2 bay leaves
1 lb. small pasta
2 Tbsp. olive oil
chopped parsley
chopped basil
10 oz. water

Sauté celery, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add tomato sauce, water and seasonings; cook 10 minutes. Add ceci and cook another 5 minutes. Cook pasta, drain and add to ceci. Add grated Romano cheese to taste.