1 (4 pound) whole chicken
1 large onion
6 stalks celery with leaves, chopped
9 carrots, sliced
1 sweet potato, cubed
1/2 medium head cabbage, coarsely chopped
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 (6 ounce) cans roasted garlic tomato paste
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
2 eggs
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
1 (16 ounce) package acini di pepe pasta
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping