2 tbsp olive oil

6 whole green onions, with tops, chopped

1 whole large white or red onion, chopped

4 whole Garlic cloves, minced

8 oz mushrooms, sliced

2 whole celery stalks, with leaves, chopped

2 whole medium green, or yellow, or red peppers, chopped

16 oz can vegetarian bean or kidney beans

16 oz can no-salt-added tomato

1 cup water

1/2 cup dry red wine (optional)

1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

¼ oz (1) bay leaf

1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried oregano

1 tbsp chopped fresh basil or 1/2 tsp dried basil

1 pinch Freshly ground pepper, to taste

12 oz whole-wheat pasta

4 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded