Vegetable Tomato Rotini Soup

Name: Vegetable Tomato Rotini Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 2 large carrots (peeled and sliced); 1 medium sweet onion (diced); 2 ribs celery (sliced); 1 Tbsp olive oil; salt and black pepper to taste; 4 clove garlic (minced); 2 14.5 oz can Italian seasoned diced tomatoes; 3 14 oz can low sodium chicken broth; 1 28 oz can tomato sauce; 2 medium bay leaves; 1 Tbsp sugar; 2 tsp Mediterranean Herb seasoning (i.e. McCormick's Perfect Pinch or dry Italian seasoning); 1/4-1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste); 2 cups dry rotini pasta; grated Parmesan cheese and basil for garnishing (optional)