Pasta e Fagioli

1 lb ground beef
1 c each of diced onion, celery and carrots
2 tsp minced garlic
1 can kidney beans, undrained
1 can great northern beans, undrained
2-15 oz cans tomato sauce
1 can beef broth
(1 T vinegar, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp Italian seasoning)
8 oz small pasta shells
***I also add a dash or two of Frank's Red Hot sauce.

In large soup pot, brown beef along with onions, carrots, celery and garlic for 10 mins on med. Add remaining ingredients EXCEPT pasta. Simmer 30 mins. Cook pasta al dente. Add to soup and simmer.