-----first part----- |
2 teaspoons salt |
3 quarts water |
2 1/2 pounds beef -- cubed |
1 clove garlic -- crushed |
1 piece bay leaf |
-----second part----- |
1 medium carrot -- large, sliced |
2 medium celery sticks -- sliced |
1 medium onion -- medium, cut in 8ths |
1 can kidney beans -- (12 to 16 oz.) |
1 can tomato paste w/garlic -- (6 oz) |
1 bunches green beans -- (or more), halved or -- quartered |
4 medium roma tomatoes -- chopped |
1/2 cup chianti or other red wine |
1 teaspoon basil leaves |
2 teaspoons creole seasoning |
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano leaves |
-----third part----- |
8 ounces pasta shells |
1/2 teaspoon paprika |
2 teaspoons sugar |
