Marvelous Minestrone

Name: Marvelous Minestrone
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock or water; 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced; 1 red pepper, removed seeds and diced; 1 green pepper, removed seeds and diced; 1x19oz (540ml) can of diced tomatoes; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried sage or 1 teaspoon fresh sage (can be substituted with oregano); 2 small zucchini, diced; 1x14oz (398ml) can kidney beans (or pinto or navy beans), rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup small pasta (like macaroni); salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated