farmer's beans and pasta

this is one of my stand-bys. it is simple but delicious and nobody complains when i make it! it's from martha stewart.

1/2 pound mini penne pasta
1 Tbs olive oil
1/2 onion, thinly sliced crosswise into half-moons
1 cup diced carrots
1/2 tsp dried sage
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
3/4 cup chicken stock
1 cup diced zucchini
1 cup canned chopped tomatoes
1 can (15 1/2 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed

cook pasta according to package instructions; drain. set aside.
in medium nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. add onion and carrots, and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, 3-4 minutes. add sage oregano, salt, pepper, and stock. reduce heat to medium and simmer 10 minutes. add zucchini and tomatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender, 7-8 minutes. add the beans, and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes more. remove from heat. toss with pasta and serve.