Italian Style Roast

2 -4 garlic cloves , pressed

1 (2 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix (I use my Onion Seasoning Mix Onion Seasoning Mix .)

3/4 teaspoon dried oregano , crushed

3/4 teaspoon dried thyme , creshed

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper , freshly ground

2 lbs chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat

1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes , diced

1 medium onion , chopped

2 medium carrots , diced

1 medium potato , diced

1 large celery rib , sliced

2 bay leaves

1 lb pasta , cooked as per package directions (I use bowties.)