tblsp olive oil
1 tsp fresh minced garlic
1 chopped onion
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, shredded
10 oz pkg. fresh sliced mushrooms
1 lb fresh baby spinach
1 can V-8
1/2 lb teeny tiny pasta shells
water as needed
fresh basil, chopped
salt, pepper, dill weed & pepper flakes to taste.

saute garlic, onion, carrots and celery for 5 minutes
add remaining ingredients (except pasta) and bring to a boil
add pasta and simmer 30 minutes.

ENJOY!