Pasta e Fagoli Soup (Italian Chili)

This recipe is from Lori over at wisconsin scrappers.

Pasta e Fagoli 12 oz Italian sausage, bulk (or 2 link sausages, casing removed) 1/2 C onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic
1/2 C carrots, rough chopped
2 stalks celery, rough chopped
1 medium zucchini, rough chopped
1 can diced tomatoes (or 2 medium tomatoes, chopped)
1 can cannelini beans, do not drain
3 C chicken broth
1 can tomato sauce
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp basil fresh basil and parmesan to garnish
noodles, optional

Brown sausage, add onion, garlic, carrots, celery and saute. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 30 min. Add noodles if desired. Garnish bowl with fresh basil and parmesan just before serving.