1 lb. dried navy or sm. white beans
2 qts. water
1 beef bone
1/4 c. olive oil
1 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 c. beef stock
1 lb. pasta or macaroni
1 tsp. minced parsley
2 carrots
2 stalks celery
3 tomatoes or tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. salt

Heat oil, stir in garlic; add basil, salt, stock, tomatoes and bring to boil. Also parsley. Pour into beans. When beans are nearly done, add carrots and macaroni. Adjust liquid to consistency you want.