PASTA FAZOOL

Pasta Fazool

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 to 2 pounds ground beef
1 large (or 2 small) onions, diced
1 green bell pepper
1/2 cup diced celery
5 or 6 cloves garlic, minced (or
    squeezed through a garlic press)
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried sweet basil
2 (28 ounce) cans plum tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
1 (16 ounce) cans cannelini (white kidney) beans
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 (12 ounce) can V-8 Vegetable Juice
1 pound elbow macaroni

Spread olive oil in the bottom of a large stock pot or kettle. Add ground beef and saute.