Creamy Vegetarian Minestrone

Name: Creamy Vegetarian Minestrone
Ingredients: 1 T. canola oil; 1/2 a medium white onion, diced; 3 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 anchovy fillet; 2 stalks of celery, sliced; 1 large carrot, sliced; 3 small potatoes, diced; 1 tsp. dried oregano; 1 tsp. dried basil; 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes; salt and pepper; 1 14-ounce can of salad beans (kidney, chickpeas, and pinto), drained; 1 14-ounce can of Great Northern white beans (or cannellini), drained; 1 14-ounce can of diced tomatoes; 1 16-ounce box of vegetable broth; about 2 c. whole wheat pasta (use a small shape, like ditalini or elbow macaroni); 1 large bunch of spinach, washed and chopped