Easy Tomato Minestrone

3 slices bacon , chopped

1 large clove garlic, finely chopped

2 or 10- 1/2 cans or oz beef broth, condensed

1 or 15 can or oz great Northern white bean s, undrained

1 or 6 can or oz CONTADINA Tomato Paste

1/2 cup dried pasta shells or macaroni

1/4 cup fresh parsley , chopped

2 tsp dried Italian herb seasoning , crushed

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

1 or 16 pkg or oz frozen mixed Italian vegetable s

1/2 or 2 cup or oz Parmesan cheese , grated